California Tax Problems and Controversies

- California Tax Problems, Including Payroll, Sales Tax & Income Tax -

With the state of California in need of money as a result of their budget problems, all types of California tax audits and collection of back California taxes is on the rise. If one of the California tax agencies attempts to reach into your pocket, you need an experienced tax attorney on your side!

The California Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department and the State Board of Equalization all have unique and complex tax laws and regulations that are different and distinct from the IRS. 

For example, in certain circumstances, the state of California can shut down your business and prevent you from operating as a result of a tax dispute. Generally, the IRS cannot do that.

In addition, the California Franchise Tax Board may try and tax you as California resident even though you didn't live in California in the year in question. Each year, we successfully defend Clients against the Franchise Tax Board that were previously residents of California or owned property in California. 

Also, the California Employment Development Department may try to reclassify your independent contractors as employees, so that you must pay them payroll taxes and big time penalties. This is the most common EDD audit and we have successfully defended many clients with complex cases.

Like the IRS, California has an audit appeals program and an Offer in Compromise program that can save qualified taxpayers many thousands of dollars.

If California has sent you a letter or visited your offices regarding your personal or business taxes, you need an experienced California Tax Attorney in your corner. Please contact us for a free evaluation of your California tax problems.

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