The Ultimate Guide to California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) Collections

Do you sell goods in the state of California? Understanding why you pay such high sales taxes might take the sting out of shelling out. Then again, it might not.

How to Hire a Tax Attorney to Deal with the FTB

Are you looking for some practical advice on hiring a tax lawyer to handle your California Franchise Tax Board issue? Brotman Law specializes in FTB and all California tax matters.

The Car Dealer’s Guide To CA Sales & Use Tax Audits – Part 4

Used car dealers are not required to maintain certain types of records. This ends up being a major pitfall for most independents. Poor record keeping practices can land you in hot water once a tax audit rolls around.

The Car Dealer’s Guide To CA Sales & Use Tax Audits – Part 3

Are you a car dealer facing a California sales tax audit? Failure to apply the appropriate special district rate can result in collecting the wrong amount of sales tax. Auditors routinely look here first for sales tax mistakes.

The Car Dealer’s Guide To CA Sales & Use Tax Audits – Part 2

Are you a car dealer facing a California sales tax audit? In Part 2 of our complete guide, you'll learn how one improper tax assessment can cost you many times over.

The Car Dealer’s Guide To CA Sales & Use Tax Audits – Part 1

Are you a car dealer facing a California sales tax audit? Start reading! Part 1 of our guide discusses how the CDTFA selects car dealers for audit.

Employment Development Department Installment Agreement – Part One

The EDD recognizes that sometimes it is in the best interest of the state and a California taxpayer that they allow an installment agreement to liquidate an amount owed over a period of time.

What Is an Employment Development Department (EDD) Audit?

The key to any Employment Development Department audit is to make certain all records submitted are relevant to the EDD. Any records that do not pertain to employment-related issues are not relevant.

Can Currently Non-Collectible (CNC) Status Stop the FTB?

Under certain circumstances, you may be eligible for an IRS and FTB program in which your account can be labeled as Currently Not Collectible. Read more to find out about what those circumstances include.

How to Request an EDD Installment Agreement

If a taxpayer becomes delinquent in the payment of amounts due, the Employment Development Department (EDD) will take appropriate action to collect the full amount immediately. 

California Payroll Tax: SUI, ETT, SDI & PIT Employer Guide

California payroll tax, SUI, ETT, SDI, and PIT guide. How much are payroll taxes in California? What are the employer and employment laws in CA state.

Facts about Franchise Tax Board Settlements

Knowing the facts may halt aggressive state tax collections and keep the dispute out of court.

Learn How to Beat the IRS with the Tax Master Class

Negotiating with the IRS is a lot like playing poker. There’s a system in place and you need skill to make it work for you or you’re in for a lot of frustration

4 Frequently Asked Questions about California State Taxes

Do you have questions about tax payment plans, innocent spouse relief, being put through the ringer with CDTFA collections, or how California can track you down?

Know about Tax Debt before Filing for Bankruptcy

There are always issues that accompany the decision to file for bankruptcy such as tax consequences. The debtor must try to satisfy not just the creditors, but often federal and/or state tax collectors.

Establishing Residency or Domicile in California Can Be Taxing

Did you know that a 2020 California FTB guideline states “if you are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is one of the factors we will consider as we apply the general rules for residency and income sourcing?”