California State Tax Lawyer (FTB, EDD, and SBE)
Are you dealing with the Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department, or the State Board of Equalization? We are experienced with California state tax laws and are determined to find the solution that best fits each client.
If you fail to respond quickly to a notice you have received, you could be subject to a tax lien, which will affect your credit or a levy on your wages. Take a proactive approach and get in touch with Mendes Weed, LLP, today.
State Tax Litigation
California state tax inquiries can happen for different reasons than IRS inquiries, and they can place a major burden on your livelihood. Some California state tax laws and procedures vary from those of the IRS, and it is crucial that you comply correctly. Our deep understanding of California state tax laws informs every step of the litigation process.
California State Tax Audits
A California state tax audit can be daunting; they differ from IRS audits and being prepared means knowing exactly what laws apply to a given situation. It is crucial to file the correct documents, comply with the state’s requests, and to have reliable representation. When you are audited, we are ready to craft a tailored approach that will seek the most effective results. Have a State tax lawyer on your side.
We help you navigate your audit carefully and move the process along as quickly and painlessly as possible. We can review your tax return, identify potential errors, and handle the audit with only your best interests in mind.
Read the California Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights for detailed information on your rights and audit procedures.
California State Tax Law Articles and Resources
Mendes Weed, LLP successfully argues a case in front of the Office of Tax Appeals
The tax litigation and family law firm Mendes Weed, LLP successfully argued a case in front of California's Office of Tax Appeals, one of the 1st 12 cases heard by the court. There is a complete write up about it on JDSupra titled "California's Changing Approach to...
Office of Tax Appeals Hearing – 1031 Exchange
On April 27, 2018, the partners from Mendes Weed, LLP represented a taxpayer before the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA). As of the date of this blog posting, Mendes Weed, LLP is one of only a handful of firms to have gone before the OTA because the OTA has only been...
My Experience before the Office of Tax Appeals
If you dispute an income tax matter with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), and timely file a protest, you may find yourself before the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA). Prior to 2018, your appeal would have been heard by the Board of Equalization (BOE). Now, as...
California Democrats Propose New Work-Arounds to Help Ease the Tax Burden Imposed By Trump’s New Tax Law
The new tax bill, which was signed into law on December 22, 2017 by President Trump, leaves many taxpayers uncertain about how this law may affect their tax and income status. Of primary concern in California and other high-tax, high-cost states is the $10,000 limit...
[Video] CA Tax & Licensing Overview for Cannabis Businesses
https://youtu.be/jb-c23BKtQ4 If you are interested in the California tax and licensing overview for cannabis businesses, you should consider the following information: Licensing of Cannabis The Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) is the lead agency in developing...
California Tax Law and Sales Tax Information for San Francisco Retail Businesses
If you run a new or established retail business in the San Francisco area, you may want to take a minute to brief yourself on tax laws for businesses. According to California tax laws, as imposed by the California State Board of Equalization, every non-exempt retail...
California State Taxes: Last Minute Income Tax Tips from the Tax Attorney
The deadline for California state taxes is on the horizon. If you are still putting together the your California tax filings, these last-minute tax tips could save you money and time! The biggest thing to remember is the date Tuesday, April 18, 2017....
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