The FTB has been known to "strong-arm" state residents. Have a team on your side that you can trust while going up against this California agency.
HELPING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE CALIFORNIA TAXES
We walk our clients through the audit process and handle it from start to finish. You can trust our team to devise a strategy custom to your situation, and implement it with your best interests in mind. Pass along your burden and let our team of experienced lawyers mitigate on your behalf.
Tax liens get in the way of your plans, but we're here to clear the path. Let our team advise you on the best next step and work to get the lien released. Our negotiation tactics and presentation of information ensure success for our clients.
If you're ready to settle with the FTB, our team will negotiate on your behalf. We take into consideration your goals and lifestyle, and come to a settlement with the FTB you can maintain. Whether it be an Offer in Compromise or Installment Agreement, we will find a solution for you.
When it comes down to an income tax audit, the Franchise Tax Board is looking for the following:
Even if a mistake on your tax return wasn't intentional, the FTB will not hesitate to increase your tax bill when they find it. Tax bills from the FTB can be hefty when accounting for interest and penalties.
With Brotman Law, we employ a step by step process to ensure we put your best foot forward during the audit.
We pre-audit all of our clients, to ensure there are no surprises when meeting with the auditor. We prepare your documents and present them to the auditor in an organized fashion to help set the tone of the audit. Appearances are very important during an audit, as it affects the auditor's confidence in you having prepared an accurate return.
Our team shows the auditor we are here to present the facts, and to wrap up the audit as soon as possible.
Tax returns can be complicated, and mistakes can be made. Whether it's you or your business being audited, having a microscopic look into your finances can be intimidating and uncomfortable. You don't have to go through it alone.
If you are being audited, whether you just received the notice, or are heading into appeals, it's not too late to engage a tax attorney to represent you. If you're ready to hand over the fight, contact Brotman Law to have a team of experienced attorneys represent you.
The FTB audits people for many different reasons, but generally speaking when the FTB audits an individual or business, it's expecting to yield additional tax due and owing on a return. The FTB is looking at the relationship between the amount of income you earn, the amount of expenses you claim, and the net result.
There can be a multitude of reasons why you might owe more state income tax: income change, withholding less throughout the year, change in filing status, or underpaying estimated quarterly taxes if you're self-employed. These are just some of the possible reasons why you could owe more income tax, but with Brotman Law we can identify exactly why.
If you have already went through your audit, and disagree with your assessment amount, it's not too late to engage a tax attorney. With Brotman Law, we will walk you through the appeals process, and will go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if that is what we need to do.
Our tax law firm can ensure you have the best defense
At Brotman Law, our client's best interests come first. We pride ourselves on our transparency and encourage our clients to call at any time to discuss their case.
We've handled hundreds of audits with the FTB, and know how they strategize. Our team knows how to work with the auditor, instead of against them, to achieve the best results for our clients.
With Brotman Law, you won't be dealing with a pencil pusher. We handle each audit that comes to us with the attention our clients deserve.
Set up a quick call with our firm's concierge to see if we're a right fit. The whole process will take 10 minutes or less. If your matter is urgent we will also help to expedite a meeting with Sam.
Tax law can be complex, confusing, frustrating, and even scary. We're here to help!
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