Segal, Cohen & Landis

California State Tax

22 attorney-written articles

FTB 4600 and 4601: What to Do When California Says You Did Not File

Identify the tax year and filing issue in FTB letters 4600 and 4601, then organize proof of filing or the records needed to explain the apparent gap.

Oct 6, 2026Approx. 3 min readRead →

How a California State Tax Attorney Can Help You

Explore California tax representation, agency responsibilities and the limits of available collection and penalty relief.

Jul 4, 2026Approx. 12 min readRead →

How to Find the Right California Tax Audit Contact

Find official FTB, CDTFA and EDD contacts, distinguish agency assistance from private representation, and check the notice-specific audit and appeal deadlines.

Jul 2, 2026Approx. 13 min readRead →

California Audit Defense Lawyer: Representation, Deadlines and Options

Review applicable tax reporting, notices and available remedies. Deadlines and eligibility depend on the governing rules and the facts of the particular case.

Jun 25, 2026Approx. 10 min readRead →

FTB Collections Defense When California Starts Calling

Find FTB collection contact guidance and review notice instructions, penalty rules and available response options.

Jun 17, 2026Approx. 14 min readRead →

The Ultimate Guide to California Tax Board Appeals

Distinguish an FTB NPA protest from an OTA appeal and organize each adjustment, supporting exhibit, authority and applicable notice deadline.

Jun 1, 2026Approx. 15 min readRead →

How to Request Franchise Tax Board Penalty Abatement in 5 Steps

Understand California one-time and reasonable-cause penalty abatement, required compliance, forms and the distinction from federal administrative relief.

May 25, 2026Approx. 13 min readRead →

How to set up a California tax installment agreement

Review California payment-plan requirements, application procedures, possible financial disclosure and agency processing.

May 18, 2026Approx. 9 min readRead →

How to Find California Tax Debt Relief Programs

Compare California state tax relief options, including FTB offers, payment plans and California’s separate one-time penalty relief.

Apr 16, 2026Approx. 11 min readRead →

Detailed Guide to Contacting the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)

Review FTB contact guidance, agency responsibilities and notice-specific protest and appeal procedures.

Apr 13, 2026Approx. 13 min readRead →

Your Go-To Guide for the California Franchise Tax Board

Explore FTB responsibilities, tax collection periods, notices and available remedies under California requirements.

Feb 5, 2026Approx. 18 min readRead →

Demystifying the State Payroll Audit A Business Owner's Handbook

Review payroll tax filing and deposit duties, responsible-person liability, and available administrative remedies. Eligibility and deadlines depend on the facts and the applicable notice.

Feb 2, 2026Approx. 14 min readRead →

Wildfires and Waivers: Understanding Los Angeles Tax Relief

Review historical January 2025 wildfire deadline relief and separate requirements for losses and property reassessment.

Jan 26, 2026Approx. 18 min readRead →

Decoding EDD Representation: How a Payroll Tax Attorney Can Help

Review payroll tax filing and deposit duties, responsible-person liability, and available administrative remedies. Eligibility and deadlines depend on the facts and the applicable notice.

Jan 20, 2026Approx. 14 min readRead →

Facing the FTB: How a California Tax Attorney Can Help

Explore representation for California FTB notices, audits, collection issues and disputes.

Jan 12, 2026Approx. 14 min readRead →

Sales Tax Solutions: Find Your Los Angeles Attorney

Review tax notices, reporting duties and available remedies under the applicable rules. Eligibility, deadlines and outcomes depend on the taxpayer’s circumstances.

Jan 6, 2026Approx. 18 min readRead →

Golden State Tax Relief: Finding the Best California Tax Resolution Services

Compare federal and California tax-resolution options, professional representation and case-dependent response timelines.

Dec 30, 2025Approx. 17 min readRead →

Understanding EDD Audits: How a Lawyer Can Help

Learn about California EDD payroll tax audits, worker classification, recordkeeping, assessment challenges and professional representation.

Dec 28, 2025Approx. 15 min readRead →

Decoding California Payroll Tax What You Need to Know

Review tax notices, reporting duties and available remedies under the applicable rules. Eligibility, deadlines and outcomes depend on the taxpayer’s circumstances.

Dec 18, 2025Approx. 16 min readRead →

California EDD Audits: Payroll Taxes, Worker Classification and Appeal Rights

Understand California EDD audit selection, payroll records, worker classification, penalties and notice-specific appeal rights.

Dec 16, 2025Approx. 18 min readRead →

California FTB Audits: Procedures, Deadlines and Representation

Learn how California FTB audits work, what records to prepare, and how proposed assessments, protests and appeals differ. Deadlines and available remedies depend on the notice, tax year and facts.

Nov 25, 2025Approx. 14 min readRead →

Residency And Taxing In California

Review California residency and income sourcing with domicile, travel, work and equity-compensation records, including RSUs and stock options.

Sep 30, 2022Approx. 35 min readRead →
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