California Franchise Tax Board

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Yara Nassar

IRS requesting EITC docs but I never applied for it? Help!

I just got a letter from the IRS asking for more documents about the Earned Income Tax Credit. The weird thing is, I don't remember applying for this credit and I'm pretty sure I don't even qualify for it. Has anyone else dealt with something like this? What should I do?

NebulaNomad

ugh the IRS is such a broken system. they expect us to know every little rule and credit, but then they send confusing letters like this. its ridiculous

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Freya Thomsen

Preach! 🙌 The tax code is like 70,000 pages long. How is anyone supposed to understand all that?

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Omar Fawaz

Quick tip: If you end up needing to call the IRS, try calling right when they open in the morning. I've had better luck getting through that way. Also, Tuesdays and Wednesdays seem to be less busy than Mondays or Fridays.

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Collins Angel

FTB login not working - 'info doesn't match records' error. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having a really frustrating issue with my FTB account. I can't log in at all - I've got two different logins and neither of them are working. I keep getting an error message saying the information doesn't match their records. I've been trying to get this sorted for about 2 weeks now, and it's driving me crazy. I really need to find out how much I owe for my LLC. Has anyone else run into this problem or know how to fix it?

Everett Tutum

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣

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Sunny Wang

lmao if only it were that easy

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Hugh Intensity

Serious question: why does FTB make everything so complicated? It's like they're stuck in the 90s with their tech. Anyone know if there are plans to upgrade their systems?

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Effie Alexander

I heard they were supposed to do a major overhaul last year, but it got delayed. Typical government efficiency 🙄

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Melissa Lin

As someone who works in gov tech (not FTB), it's usually a combo of budget constraints, legacy systems, and the sheer scale of data they're dealing with. But yeah, it's frustrating for everyone.

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StarStrider

FTB sent EITC letter but I didn't apply - What to do?

I got a letter from the tax office about the Earned Income Tax Credit, but I don't think I even applied for it. What should I do? I'm pretty sure I don't qualify for this credit. Do I just need to tell them it was a mistake? Has anyone else dealt with this before?

Mateo Hernandez

Pro tip: Keep a detailed log of all your interactions with the tax office. Write down dates, times, names of who you spoke to, and what was discussed. It'll save you a headache if things get complicated.

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Aisha Khan

This! 💯 I learned this the hard way. Now I have a dedicated notebook just for tax stuff

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Ethan Taylor

am i the only 1 who thinks the whole tax system needs a complete overhaul? 🤔 its 2023 and were still dealing with this nonsense

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Yuki Ito

Preach! 🙌 The system is so outdated it's not even funny anymore

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Carmen Lopez

Careful what you wish for. Knowing the government, they'd probably make it even more complicated 😂

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Malik Jackson

What docs does FTB actually need for out-of-state residency proof? Help!

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out what documents I need to prove out-of-state residency for the FTB. Does anyone know which ones are actually necessary and which ones I can skip? I don't want to waste time gathering stuff they don't even need. Any help would be appreciated!

Carmen Vega

Anyone else feel like they're guilty until proven innocent with the FTB? It's like they assume we're all trying to commit tax fraud or something 🙄

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Andre Rousseau

Heads up: if you're moving for a job, get a letter from your new employer stating your start date and that it's a permanent position. That helped me a ton!

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Zoe Stavros

This is great advice! Wish I'd known this before I submitted my stuff.

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Miguel Diaz

FTB Franchise Tax Payment Not Going Through - Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my franchise tax payment. Has anyone else had trouble making payments recently? I keep trying to pay but it's not going through. Any advice on what to do or who to contact?

Natasha Orlova

lol welcome to the wonderful world of California taxes 🤡 where nothing works and we all suffer together

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Javier Cruz

Ain't that the truth 😂 Sometimes I think they make it difficult on purpose!

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Emma Thompson

Have you tried turning it off and on again? 😜 jk jk... but seriously, sometimes logging out completely, waiting a few minutes, and logging back in can help reset things on their end.

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Connor O'Neill

Tips for getting my refund faster? Stuck in limbo and need advice

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get my refund and I'm not sure what to do. I've been waiting for a while now and I'm getting worried. Has anyone had any luck getting their refund recently? Any tips on what I should ask when I finally get through to someone?

CosmicCaptain

Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard that can sometimes speed things up.

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Isabella Ferreira

Whats the best way to contact them? Email? Phone?

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Malik Johnson

I had luck with email, but include your phone # too. They usually have a form on their website for constituent services

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Ravi Sharma

Pro tip: keep a log of every interaction. Date, time, who you talked to, what they said. It'll help if you need to escalate later.

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Connor O'Neill

Thats a great idea, thanks! I'll start doing that right away

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Connor Gallagher

What docs needed to prove out-of-state residency? Driver's license necessary?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to prove my out-of-state residency and I'm not sure what documents I need. Is a driver's license necessary? I've got some utility bills and a lease agreement, but I don't know if that's enough. Anyone have experience with this? What else should I have ready?

Freya Christensen

Anyone know if a notarized statement from your landlord would help? I'm subletting and don't have an official lease agreement.

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Omar Hassan

That could definitely help! Anything official looking that corroborates your story is good. Maybe get your sublease agreement notarized too if you can.

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Chloe Robinson

idk why they make this so complicated. its not like were trying to get away with something. just tryna live our lives smh

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Zainab Khalil

FTB 2022 tax return stuck in limbo - sent missing docs twice, no response. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my 2022 state tax return and could use some advice. I've sent in the missing pages 4-5 and the head of household form twice now, but I haven't heard anything back. It's been weeks and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips on how to get through to someone at the FTB? I'm really counting on this refund and the silence is killing me.

Omar Hassan

lol welcome to the club. been dealing with FTB bs for months now. starting to think my refund money grew legs and walked away 🏃‍♂️💨

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Chloe Anderson

Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them can get a response.

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Diego Vargas

Public shaming FTW! 😂

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Zainab Khalil

Haha, might have to try that if all else fails!

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Lena Kowalski

How long does IRS refund status check usually take? Any tips to speed it up?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to check the status of my refund but I'm not sure how long it usually takes. Has anyone gone through this process recently? How long did it take for you to get an update or receive your refund? Any tips on how to speed things up would be really appreciated!

CaptainAwesome

lol imagine thinking the government would give you YOUR money back in a timely manner 🤡

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Esmeralda Gómez

Guys, cmon. The IRS is understaffed and overworked. Cut them some slack.

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CaptainAwesome

Found the IRS employee 👆😂

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Klaus Schmidt

Has anyone tried contacting their local representative about this? I've heard sometimes they can help speed things up if you're having serious issues.

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Mei Wong

FTB Refund Status Check: Unresolved Claim, Need Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my refund from the FTB. I filed a claim a while back and it's still not resolved. Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it take for you to get your refund? Any tips on how to speed up the process? I'm getting really frustrated with the lack of communication from their end.

Miguel Castro

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should cut FTB some slack? They're probably understaffed and overworked, especially after the pandemic. Just a thought. 🤷‍♂️

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Zainab Ibrahim

Nice try, FTB employee 😂

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Miguel Castro

Lol, I wish! At least then I'd know what's going on with our refunds 😅

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Connor O'Neill

Has anyone tried contacting their state representative about this? I've heard sometimes they can help push things along.

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LunarEclipse

I did this last year when I had a similar issue. It actually helped! Took about 2 weeks, but things started moving after my rep's office got involved.

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Mei Wong

Oh wow, I hadn't even thought of that. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll look into contacting my rep.

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