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Just went thru this last year. Whatever you do, DON'T ignore any deadlines they give you. Those penalties stack up fast! 💸
@Muhammad Hobbs, I just went through this exact situation with my LLC last year! The key thing is to act fast even without notices. Call the FTB business line at (888) 792-4900 and ask specifically for the "LLC Suspension Department." When you get through, have your EIN ready and ask them to pull up your account status. They'll tell you exactly what's missing - usually it's the annual LLC fee ($800) and any unfiled tax returns. Don't be surprised if there are penalties on top of the base amount. The good news is you can often get penalty relief if you have reasonable cause. Get everything in writing and follow up if they promise to mail you anything - their mail system can be slow. Good luck! 🍀
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idk why they make this so complicated. its not like were trying to get away with something. just tryna live our lives smh
Just went through this process last month! You definitely don't need a driver's license - I used my lease agreement, two utility bills (electric and internet), and a bank statement showing my new address. The key thing is making sure all the dates are consistent and recent. Also, if you're dealing with California FTB specifically, they're pretty reasonable about accepting standard residency documents. One thing that helped me was organizing everything in a folder with clear labels - made the whole process smoother. Hope this helps!
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I'm in the same boat. Filed in March, still nothing. This is ridiculous. Don't they realize people depend on these refunds?
Preach! 🙌 It's like they forget it's OUR money they're holding onto.
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I've heard rumors that EDD is understaffed and overwhelmed. Doesn't excuse the poor service, but might explain why it's so hard to get through.
That's no excuse. They need to hire more people or fix their system. We pay taxes for this service!
I totally get the frustration! I've been dealing with the same issue for my tax refund. One thing that helped me was checking the "Where's My Refund?" tool on the FTB website first - sometimes that has more up-to-date info than what the phone reps can see. Also, try calling the general FTB number (1-800-852-5711) instead of EDD if it's about tax refunds specifically. The wait times can still be crazy, but I've had better luck getting through there. Hang in there! 💪
Thanks for the tip about the "Where's My Refund?" tool! I didn't know there was a difference between calling EDD vs FTB for tax refunds. I'll definitely try the FTB number instead. It's so confusing trying to figure out which agency handles what 😅
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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Amara Okafor
I actually went through something similar a few months ago! First thing - definitely don't ignore it like others said. I called the FTB customer service line (be prepared to wait though) and it turned out there was a mix-up in their system. They had me confused with someone who had a similar SSN. The rep was actually pretty helpful once I got through. They asked me to verify some basic info and then cleared it up on the spot. Just make sure you have your last tax return handy when you call - they'll want to reference it to confirm your identity and income details. If calling doesn't work out, you can also respond to the letter in writing explaining that you believe there's been an error. Include a copy of your tax return and any other relevant docs. Sometimes written responses get processed faster than phone calls, depending on how busy they are.
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Ben Cooper
•This is really reassuring to hear! The similar SSN mix-up thing makes total sense - I bet that happens more often than people realize. Thanks for sharing your experience and the tip about having the tax return ready. Did they give you any kind of confirmation number or paperwork to show it was resolved?
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