April 2019 Tax News

Tax News is designed to inform tax professionals about state income tax laws; our regulations, policies, and procedures; and events that affect the tax professional community.

• New vouchers allow for single payment for multiple taxpayers (or debtors)

  We continue to look for opportunities to streamline our payment process to better serve our customers.

• IRS expands penalty waiver for underpayment of 2018 estimated individual taxes
• Need to contact us?

  We recently updated our information directory, both on our website and the publication, California Franchise Tax Board Information Directory (FTB 1240).

• Franchise Tax Board produces helpful Facebook videos

  Whether it’s a new program or a helpful filing tip, we want to get the word out to you.

• CalEITC information brochures available in different languages

  Do you need to share information about the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) with your non-English speaking clients?

• IRS annual list of most prevalent tax scams

  The IRS warns tax professionals with a list of tax scams about ongoing threat of internet phishing scams that lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.

• Ask the Advocate

  Another tax season coming to a close.

• Event calendar

Have a topic or tax question you’d like us to address? We want to hear from you! Submit your ideas to us: taxnews@ftb.ca.gov