What is the California Franchise Tax Board Collection Statute on Personal Income Taxes? The California Franchise Tax Board collection statute is generally 20 years. This 20-year timeframe begins on the date the tax liability is finalized. For many taxpayers, this date is tied...
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How to Write a Reasonable Cause Letter to the California FTB
When writing a reasonable cause letter to get a tax penalty refund from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), you must explain why you could not meet your tax obligation on time and back it up with verifiable documentation. However, you must pay the full amount of taxes you...
How Long Does it Take to Revive an FTB Suspended California Corporation?
It can take 60 calendar days or eight weeks to revive a Franchise Tax Board (FTB) suspended corporation in California. It starts when you give notice of your intent to return your corporation to active status and pay a $25 filing fee and a $250 penalty fee. It can be...
How to Stop a California Tax Levy
The best way to stop a tax levy in California is to pay your tax bill in full and on time. It is also best to pay your installments in full and on time if you cannot make a full one-time payment on the tax bill. The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) can make an error by...
What Is the Maximum The California Franchise Tax Board Can Garnish?
The maximum amount of money the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) can garnish is 25% of an employee’s net income after all the legally required deductions. These legally required deductions include social security taxes, worker’s compensation, retirement plan contributions,...
Why Is There a California State Tax Levy on My Paystub?
There is a California state tax levy on your pay stub because you did not pay your full tax obligation or did not pay enough taxes. A wage garnishment is a type of tax levy that you will find on your pay stub. The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) will contact your employer...
How to Apply for Amnesty California Franchise Tax
You can apply for a tax amnesty in California through the California Franchise Tax Board’s website to help you pay off your delinquent tax liabilities. The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has the Voluntary Disclosure Program that can waive the penalties if you are...
How to Solve California Franchise Tax Problems
The best way to solve a tax problem with the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is to file an Offer in Compromise. An Offer in Compromise lets you settle a tax debt for less than you owe. However, several other ways exist to resolve a tax problem with the California FTB,...
How to Stop a Wage Garnishment in California
The best way to stop a wage garnishment is to pay off or settle the debt as quickly as possible. Are you in California and facing the prospect of having your wages garnished? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the situation? Fortunately, several options are available to help stop...
Why Would a California Tax Return Be Rejected?
The most likely reason a California tax return is rejected is due to incorrect information. If something doesn’t match up between what you put on your return and what’s on file, rejection is common. Filing a tax return in California can be a complicated process, and it’s...