The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has authority to settle administrative civil tax disputes. The civil tax disputes include those that arise out of protests, appeals or refund claims filed by taxpayers.
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Learn How to Beat the IRS with the Tax Master Class
The first “Tax Master Class,” masterminded and hosted by Sam Brotman, took place on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Due to the current COVID-19 climate, the event was on Zoom, but for those who missed it, a recording will be made available.
Brotman’s message was aimed at business owners owing more than $100K in taxes. Although the IRS is systematic he warned that with its new influx of money and pressure from the U.S. Treasury to fill the widening $441 billion tax gap, it is far less likely to let the “big whales,“ slip through their nets .
With his many successful years of defending clients against the IRS and the state of California, Brotman decided to put on a seminar about alleviating tax debt, in a sense, performing a much needed, long-form, free public service announcement.
Using his interest in high-stakes poker as a stage, he conveyed that dealing with the IRS is not a game of luck or chance, it’s a game of skill. In this way, his “Tax Master Class,” offers learning the edge to beating the IRS at their own game.
4 Frequently Asked Questions about California State Taxes
As a tax attorney, I get asked a lot of questions everyday regarding – you guessed it – the rather specialized world of California taxation. To be sure, some questions are asked more frequently than others. In light of this, I’ve given some thought to four frequently asked questions and hope that my answers provide you with the information that you’re interested in.
Know about Tax Debt before Filing for Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy may feel like accidentally stepping off a cliff – it’s not something most people can mentally prepare themselves for in advance.
Establishing Residency or Domicile in California Can Be Taxing
Robert Wood, tax expert and frequent contributor to Forbes.com, wrote that “many would-be former Californians have unrealistic expectations about establishing residency in a new state. They may have a hard time distancing themselves from California, and they may not plan on California tax authorities pursuing them.”
How Does the FTB Handle Business Tax Collections?
The people who administer state tax laws generally show up in the news only when a newsworthy case is reported, typically one involving tax evasion, a “big fish” going to jail for not paying taxes.
How to Process Employee Withholding Orders for Taxes
In an earlier chapter, we touched on wage garnishment as a means for the FTB to collect unpaid taxes. However, the other side of the fence can be if you are an employer and are called upon by the FTB to garnish wages of any of your employees.
What Is EDD Offer In Compromise?
There are certain types of people that will go to great lengths to save money. I’m not talking about eating a strict diet of ramen noodles and taking the bus when you could afford to drive – I’m talking about tax avoidance.