When advocating for taxpayers, “size does not matter!” Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsJuly 3, 2020FTB, taxes, Abatement
Increase your effectiveness when working with the California Franchise Tax Board Tax articlesSteve SimsMarch 6, 2020taxes, FTB, FTB notices, tax controversy
Mandatory E Pay is required for some individuals that owe California income tax, but a good idea for all. Tax articlesSteve SimsJanuary 11, 2020Taxes, FTB, Mandatory epay
California Franchise Tax Board changes information required to file Head of Household. Get it right or get it denied! Tax articlesSteve SimsJanuary 8, 2020FTB, head of household, taxes
The 15 Day rule is in affect for California corporations or LLC’s that need to form before the end of the year. Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsDecember 27, 201915 day rule, FTB, LLC, corporation
Do you want to start off 2020 doing business in California as a Corporation or LLC? Use the 15 day rule and be ready to go. No return, no minimum tax due for 2019. Tax articlesSteve SimsDecember 4, 2019LLC, FTB, taxes
Are you due a California State tax refund, lottery winnings, or unclaimed property and the check didn’t come? You’ve been “Intercepted “...on the goal line! Tax articlesSteve SimsNovember 25, 2019FTB, taxes, intercept
So you moved to California or believe you are there temporarily... It’s important you report CA source income and report on the correct form. Tax articlesSteve SimsNovember 20, 2019Taxes, FTB, part year resident
Have you stopped doing business with your California “Domestic Corporation” or “LLC” but are still getting billed $800 each year? FTB may be able to abate that tax! Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsNovember 8, 2019FTB, Administrative dissolution program
So you operate a website with links selling other companies products... You may now be a “Marketplace Facilitator” responsible for collecting and paying tax on retail sales in CA. Tax articlesSteve SimsOctober 14, 2019Taxes, marketplace facilitator, FTB
California explains “More about the Limited Liability Company (LLC) Fee and filing requirements. Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsOctober 2, 2019FTB, LLC, fees, taxes
Shutting down a corporation or LLC? Get it done before the end of the year! General, Tax articlesSteve SimsSeptember 14, 2019FTB, taxes, LLC
Increase or improve your firms CA Franchise Tax Board tax controversy practice through the use of my services as an independent contractor. Services for companies and individuals. GeneralSteve SimsAugust 9, 2019Steve Sim, Tax Controversy, taxes, FTB, Specialist
How to apply K-1 Withholding Credits when generated by a CA pass through entity. Tax articlesSteve SimsAugust 5, 2019K-1 Withholding Credits, FTB, Franchise Tax Board
Are you doing business in California while your entity is suspended? It could cost you $2,000 each year! Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsJuly 17, 2019FTB, Suspended, Taxes
Just what can you write off for your business....Common Business Expenses for the Business Owner and Highlights of the Federal/State Differences Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsJuly 10, 2019Taxes, FTB, Business Expenses
Has your corporation or LLC stopped doing business and is still receiving notices from the CA FTB to pay $800 minimum tax? Make it go away with their new Administrative Dissolution Program. Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsJuly 1, 2019FTB, Taxes, Administrative Dissolution
CA Franchise Tax Board requesting certain tax-exempt entities file a corporate (Form 100) tax return and pay the tax. Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsJune 17, 2019FTB, tax exempt, Notices
Non-Resident Sole Proprietors performing services for clients in CA, where the benefit is received, have CA source income and may need to file a CA return. Even if you don’t set foot in CA! Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsJune 12, 2019FTB, taxes, sole proprietor, non resident
If you don’t pay your DMV vehicle registration, the Franchise Tax Board may just take it! Tax articles, GeneralSteve SimsMay 22, 2019FTB, Vehicle registration
