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The document is a Taxpayer Advocate Assistance Request form designed for individuals or businesses experiencing significant tax-related issues with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). It collects personal and contact information, details about the tax issue, and requests for assistance. The form aims to facilitate communication between taxpayers and FTB staff, especially in cases of financial difficulties or lack of response from FTB. It also includes instructions for submitting the form and guidelines for representatives acting on behalf of taxpayers.

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What is the taxpayer advocate for the Franchise Tax Board?

The Taxpayer Advocate is an independent organization within the Franchise Tax Board. We are here to: Help you with specific tax issues that you were unable to resolve through our normal communication channels . Protect your taxpayer rights and ensure your tax issues are handled promptly and fairly.

Why am I being charged a franchise tax?

A franchise tax must be paid by enterprises that wish to conduct business in certain states. Franchise tax applies to corporations, partnerships, and many limited liability companies but does not apply to fraternal organizations, non-profits, and some limited liability corporations.

Is the Franchise Tax Board the same as the IRS?

The federal return is filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the state return is filed with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). Both returns are generally due on April 15. When the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline to file and pay without penalty is extended to the next business day.

What does it mean when you get a letter from taxation?

Most IRS letters and notices are about federal tax returns or tax accounts. Each notice deals with a specific issue and includes any steps the taxpayer needs to take. A notice may reference changes to a taxpayers account, taxes owed, a payment request or a specific issue on a tax return.

Why would I get a letter from the Franchise Tax Board?

The FTB wants to verify the dependents you claimed on your tax return. You need to send them the information they requested with a copy of the letter.

Why would I owe money to the Franchise Tax Board?

Filing a late tax return is one of the most common reasons that a large number of taxpayers owe money to the FTB. Specifically, a taxpayer can incur late fees on an unfiled return the day after not filing their tax return.

What does the taxpayer advocate service do?

Our job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and that you know and understand your rights. As an independent organization within the IRS, we protect taxpayers rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, help taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS, and recommend changes that will prevent the problems.

What number is 800-689-4776?

The FTB refers to this process as establishing a provisional payment plan. You can establish a 60-month payment plan at .ftb.ca/gov/online/eIA/ApplyOnline.asp or by calling (800) 689-4776. Most people owe the IRS about three times more than they owe the FTB.

Taxpayer advocate servicesFTB ca - Franchise Tax Board 2025

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