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Why Would I Get a Letter from the Franchise Tax Board? - Guide for Franchise Tax Board in California
January 1, 2025 - Contact the FTB directly using the phone number or contact information provided in the letter. They can clarify the purpose of the letter and answer your questions. 2. What if I can’t afford to pay the amount due? Contact the Franchise Tax Board to discuss payment options, such as installment agreements or offers in compromise.
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We received a letter from CA franchise Tax Board stating that we are under review for 2022 income tax. Why are they requesting copies of our W2 and last pay stubs? Our pay stubs and w2 amounts seem to be the same? - Quora
Answer (1 of 5): Others have given you good responses. AT THIS POINT, you certainly can comply with what they have asked for easily. If it gets more complicated than what you have described, seek help from a professional. There are places that are open year round to help people with letters from...
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I’m terrified I got a letter form the CA franchise tax board for my tax return from 2021 and I for the life of me cannot
Call the CA Franchise Tax Board and ask them to send you another copy and/or tell you the information they need for your 2021 tax return. ... Thank you, it’s all a mess as my social has been stolen as well and I got a letter with accounts ...
Reddit
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r/tax on Reddit: Has anyone received a letter from their state franchise tax board instead of the IRS?
February 1, 2023 -
I am a bit puzzled why the California FTB sent me a letter saying I had $700 other income from last year‘s taxes. Wondering why the notice didn’t come from the IRS and why they don’t just ask for the amount they need. I can’t find any difference than what I filed last year. I’d rather just pay and be done with it.
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The "letter" is probably a 1099-MISC, which is a tax document sent by whoever paid you. In this case, I'm guessing the California FTB paid you $700 last year as part of the "California Middle Class Tax Refund." It is not a bill. It is an income statement. You may need to include this amount as income when you file your 2022 federal income tax return. (I say "may" because apparently the IRS has not reached a definitive conclusion about whether the MCTR is actually taxable income or not.) https://www.ocregister.com/2023/01/27/is-californias-middle-class-tax-refund-payment-taxable-by-uncle-sam/
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Wondering why the notice didn’t come from the IRS The IRS doesn't administer California state taxes. This is like wondering why the IRS didn't write to you about your local electric bill. That's not what they do. Did you, by chance, get a $700 refund on your California taxes last year? If so, this letter is simply documenting that. This matters only if you also itemized deductions on your federal return last year. If you didn't itemize deductions last year, this is not "income" and you don't have to do anything about it. If you did itemize, this will get factored into your return this year. The problem is that you get to deduct state taxes, but you have to do that before you know your actual state tax amount. So you deduct the withholding, and then if it turns out the withholding was wrong you go back and correct it next year. Again, if you took the standard deduction, none of that even matters.
Priority Tax Relief
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What California’s FTB 4963 Notice Means
May 15, 2024 - You might receive a letter from the California Franchise Tax Board in 2023 if you have unfiled tax returns, unpaid taxes, or if there are errors on your previously filed returns.
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Letters | FTB.ca.gov
We have received your request for an installment agreement. Unfortunately, we cannot process your request because the amount of your proposed payment does not meet the Franchise Tax Board’s guidelines for an installment agreement.
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Notices/letters - Franchise Tax Board - CA.gov
We have received your request for an installment agreement. Unfortunately, we cannot process your request because the amount of your proposed payment does not meet the Franchise Tax Board’s guidelines for an installment agreement.
Pradotaxservices
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Navigating IRS or FTB Notices: What to Do When You Get One
June 18, 2025 - Most notices will state which tax year is being referenced. Make sure you’re looking at the correct return before taking any action. Notices usually include a summary section explaining: What was reported vs. what they received ... Some notices may show a “proposed amount due”, this is not a final bill unless you agree with it or fail to respond by the deadline. Most notices give you 30 days from the date on the letter to respond.
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r/tax on Reddit: receiving california franchise tax board letter after getting refund
November 19, 2024 -
I filed my tax return a little bit ago, and received a refund from the IRS and California. Now evidently I'm going to get a letter from the franchise tax board of california. What might that be- cause for concern?
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I receive a letter from them too. I may be wrong but I think state tax return is counted toward next year income. TurboTax should do it automatically
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FTB sends letters for all kinds of benign things. Wait to see what it is first. Most years, I owe California. Even though I include my bank details on the return to pay on the deadline, they still send a letter with the amount due as a reminder.
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I received a letter from the franchise tax board of California saying I owe them money for 2010. What can I do? - Legal Answers
I agree with the previous attorney. The franchise tax board does this often when returns are never filed. They will do a full background check on the persons, estimate a certain amount of income, assess taxes owed on that income, and then collect as well as file a tax lien in many situations.
Ben-Cohen Law Firm
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FTB Notice - Excessive Expenses | Los Angeles Tax Services Lawyers
July 10, 2025 - If you have received a letter from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) titled Form 4709 ENS, you are not alone—and you should not ignore it.
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r/tax on Reddit: California tax board letter
June 3, 2024 -
I received a letter from the California FTB about my 2021 tax returns indicating that I claimed itemized deductions "significantly higher than what would be expected." The letter said to "review the itemized deductions you claimed for 2021" and included instructions for filing an amended return.
So I reviewed the deductions, and they are correct (there is a long explanation... I had a windfall and funded a donor-advised fund with appreciated stock that year). Do I need to do anything? The letter doesn't include any request for response unless I'm submitting an amended return.
I'm also curious if I'm being audited, or if this is just a form letter they send automatically if you meet some criteria.
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Its just a form letter.
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As long as they're not asking you to respond or agree to anything, I would assume it's just a subtle warning ... and that there could possibly be an audit in the future. It's sort of giving you a chance to fix any deductions that could potentially be challenged and disallowed. So if an audit does come your way, they'll be able to claim they gave you a "heads up" and you chose to ignore it.
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r/tax on Reddit: California Franchise Tax Board - Received a Letter but Already Paid
May 24, 2024 -
I received a notice of balance due from the California Franchise Tax Board for $1,645. $1,505 as the prepayment tax assessment and $140 for underpayment penalties.
However, I paid the $1,505 back in February. I have the confirmation number. I've been trying to call the FTB but have been unable to connect with anyone for the past 3 days.
Should I make the $140 payment online and just forget about it? The payment is due on 5/29. I requested to open an account but am waiting on a pin number that will arrive via mail after this date so I can see my payment history online.
This is the first year I've had to file with California as an S-Corp so I'm new to all this.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Did your $1505 payment clear your bank account? If so, mail the $140 with a letter that your previously paid and it cleared your bank on xx date. Include a copy of the notice you received. Put your phone number in the letter. Keep a copy of the letter.
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I am dealing with almost the exact situation. Did you figure out how to fix this?
Justia
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Hi. Got a letter from the Franchise Tax Board (CA). My SSN was compromised/used by someone else. How should I proceed? - California Social Security Questions & Answers - Justia Ask A Lawyer
December 17, 2024 - A: First, take immediate action by filing Form 3552 (Identity Theft Affidavit) with the California Franchise Tax Board - this starts the official process of documenting and investigating the identity theft.
TurboTax Community
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I received the letter form franchise tax board CA. That require me to send state issued ID, Form F2, Forms 1099 and last pay check. Is that real and do I have to respond?
April 2, 2021 - I received the letter form franchise tax board CA. That require me to send state issued ID, Form F2, Forms 1099 and last pay check. Is that real and do I have
LegalClarity
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I Got a Letter From the California Franchise Tax Board. Now What? - LegalClarity
2 weeks ago - While not always a cause for alarm, these letters consistently require prompt action to prevent the escalation of financial or compliance issues. This guide explains the reasons for FTB correspondence, clarifies the meaning of specific notices, and provides a framework for a timely response. The FTB initiates contact for several major reasons, usually related to discrepancies or compliance gaps in a taxpayer’s filing history.
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Request/Demand for Tax Return | Login | California Franchise Tax Board
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FTB warns of tax scams targeting Californians this filing season | FTB.ca.gov
They may attempt to scam taxpayers ... receives a letter from FTB or the IRS that appears suspicious, contact FTB at 800.852.5711 or the IRS at 800.829.1040....
Hone Maxwell LLP
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Schedule C FTB Letters - Hone Maxwell LLP
December 28, 2022 - The FTB is known for their aggressive collection, compliance, and enforcement efforts. On January 10, 2022, the FTB sent self-correct letters to taxpayers who reported large Schedule C expenses on their 2019 tax returns and will continue to send more letters throughout the year.