The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (known as the CDTFA) uses levy notices to seize a taxpayer's money or right to money held by the taxpayer or a third party when the taxpayer has not resolved their outstanding tax liability. In most cases, levies are served … [Read more...]
California Tax Articles
Articles about California tax agency audits and tax resolution by Sacramento tax attorney Jin Kim. California tax agencies include the CDTFA, EDD, and FTB. Tax issues include sales taxes, income taxes, and payroll taxes.
CDTFA Liquor Store Audits
Proprietors of liquor stores that sell beer and wine are frequently audited by the CDTFA for sales and use tax violations. In general, liquor stores, like gas stations, are cash-intensive retail businesses that are obligated to collect sales and use taxes on many items, but not … [Read more...]
Currently Non-Collectible Status with the California FTB
California’s Franchise Tax Board (FTB) offers an option to delay the payment of delinquent taxes for those suffering from financial hardship. This option is termed currently non-collectible and is similar in principle to the ‘currently non-collectible status’ of the IRS. Both are … [Read more...]