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When a client sits down in our office after discovering a tax lien, one of the first questions is almost always the same: how long can a tax lien last? The answer depends entirely on who filed it. Across our California and Nevada offices, we routinely deal with five different...
For many high-income individuals and business owners, charitable giving is about more than simply supporting causes they care about. In the right circumstances, charitable planning can also become an important part of a broader tax strategy. One tool that has become...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...