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Letters | FTB.ca.gov
Collection notice from a private collection agency on behalf of Franchise Tax Board · Your account has been referred to a private collection agency. Contact the agency at the number on the notice. ... If you don’t pay the balance in full or contact us within 30 days from the date of the notice, we may refer your account to a private collection agency. ... We do not have a record of your California business entity income tax return.
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.
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Self Serve Entity Status Letter | Entity Search | California Franchise Tax Board
Self Serve Entity Status Letter | Entity Search | California Franchise Tax Board
CA
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Entity Status Letter | FTB.ca.gov
Find disaster relief information and request a waiver if you were impacted by the LA fires and received a 2024 tax year bill. ... Check the status of an entity and print an entity status letter for free. To certify your letter, go to one of our Field Offices or contact us by: ... Legal status in court proceedings. An outstanding liability that could have an effect on an entity’s credit rating (e.g., the closing of escrow). Verification of an exempt status. Registering a corporation or LLC to transact business in another state.
CA
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Obtaining an individual status letter | FTB.ca.gov
These letters can also show lenders and other interested third parties that the individual has met their California income tax obligations.
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Franchise Tax Board Homepage | FTB.ca.gov
State of California Franchise Tax Board · Menu · Manage and handle your tax matters using our online services Explore online services · Make a payment · Check your refund status · Respond to a letter · Court-ordered debt · Power of attorney · Tax information authorization ·
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Scams | FTB.ca.gov
If you receive a letter by mail that claims to be from us requesting personal information, it may be a scam. View our letters page to verify the notices we send. If you would like additional verification, contact us. Phone scams are the most common method used to scam taxpayers.
TurboTax Community
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A letter from State of California FTB?
May 19, 2020 - I received a letter from the Franchise tax Board claimed tax filled in 2016 return was underreported/overstated my income was disclosed from the IRS tax return. I view my record filling for 2016 from Turbo Tax and there is no amount filed. So, I was access additional tax and/or penalties on ...
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When tracking your letter or document, electronic verification for Certified Mail may show our delivered ZIP code as 94240 or 95799. ... This link will take you to an external website that FTB does not own or control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of the external site. If you proceed, you are subject to the privacy practices of the new site. ... This Google™ translation feature, provided on the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) website, is for general information only.
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California Tax Determination Letter | Controller's Office
This letter from the California Franchise Tax Board confirms UC and its affiliates are part of the state and exempt from income tax.
CA
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Disagree or resolve an issue | FTB.ca.gov
State of California Franchise Tax Board · Menu · We interact with millions of people through our normal communication channels which include mail, phone, online, fax, and in-person services. After careful review of a letter or correspondence FTB has sent to you: If you agree, follow the instructions outlined in the letter.
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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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State of California Franchise Tax Board · Menu · We provide many self-service options to help you. File for free online · Make a payment · Check your refund status · You received a letter · Help with filing · Balance due · Obtaining an Individual Status Letter ·
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Request Individual Status Letter | California Franchise Tax Board
Information about California′s income tax for individuals and businesses.
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FTB Notices - Franchise Tax Board - CA.gov
FTB Notice 2008-3 – AB 897 Implementation – Issuance of Exempt Acknowledgment Letter · FTB Notice 2008-2 – Processing Limited Liability Company Fee Claims for Refund as a Result of Northwest Energetic Services, LLC v. Franchise Tax Board (2008) 159 Cal.App.
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FTB Notice - Excessive Expenses | Los Angeles Tax Services Lawyers
July 10, 2025 - FTB Form 4709 ENS is a letter that the FTB sends to business taxpayers when it flags a tax return for potentially excessive or unusual business expenses. The acronym “ENS” stands for “Entity Notice Schedule” and typically relates to the state’s efforts to compare your reported expenses ...
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Individual Status Letters | FTB.ca.gov
Individual Status Letters may be obtained by an individual, the parent of a minor child (birth certificate required), or by an authorized representative of the requester (a signed statement authorizing Franchise Tax Board to release information ...
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r/tax on Reddit: receiving california franchise tax board letter after getting refund
November 11, 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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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 Got a Letter From the California Franchise Tax Board. Now What? - LegalClarity
3 weeks ago - This is common for new residents, businesses operating within the state, or individuals with certain types of California-sourced income. Another significant trigger is Information Discrepancy, where the data reported by the taxpayer does not match information received from third parties, such as W-2 forms or 1099 forms. The FTB requires reconciliation of the mismatched income or withholding figures. Individuals and businesses may also receive letters concerning Estimated Tax Requirements, signaling an issue with the underpayment or non-payment of required quarterly tax installments.