FTB surprise: New 2023 tax liability after 2022 agreement - What to do?

I found a way to solve unexpected 2023 tax liability issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqJd4GQFnvY

Ugh, the FTB can be such a pain sometimes. I've been in a similar situation before. Here's what I'd suggest: 1. Get all your docs ready before you call. Payment plan details, letters from FTB, everything. 2. Ask if the new liability can be added to your existing plan. 3. Check if there are any penalties or interest. 4. Find out why this new amount popped up if you thought everything was settled. 5. Take notes during the call! Good luck, OP! Let us know how it goes.

man, taxes are the WORST. i swear the government just makes this stuff complicated on purpose 🙄

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at the FTB. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's the link: https://www.claimyr.com

Have you checked your tax transcripts online? Sometimes you can find more info there about where these new charges are coming from.

This happened to me last year! Turns out there was a discrepancy between what I reported and what my employer reported. Double-check all your W-2s and 1099s against what you filed.

OP, whatever you do, DON'T ignore this. I made that mistake and ended up owing waaaaay more because of interest and penalties. Deal with it asap!

Am I the only one who thinks the whole tax system needs an overhaul? 🤔 Like, why is it so complicated that we need to call and ask for explanations all the time?