Tax News April 2021

• Tax News says goodbye to our longtime Editor

  Elinor Bickell, FTB’s longtime Tax News Editor, is moving to a new position within FTB.

• A reminder to verify your client’s mailing address

  It’s important to verify and update your clients’ address before filing their 2020 income tax returns.

• Franchise Tax Board warns taxpayers about scams in “Taxpayer Beware” Podcast

  The Franchise Tax Board joins the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) in its new podcast.

• Form 1099G for Unemployment Compensation - Information and Resources

  EDD released new information and resources to help individuals who received a Form 1099G for unemployment compensation.

• Ask the Advocate

  FTB Welcomes a New Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate, Brenda Voet, EA.

• Will California conform to the Paycheck Protection Program?

  We are receiving questions about whether or not California will conform to federal rules with respect to the PPP.

• FTB’s Website has tools to assist you

  We have compiled a series of links to information that may be helpful to you as we approach the filing deadline.

• AB 2660 estimated tax payment information

  Nonresident aliens receiving California source income may elect to be included on a group nonresident return filed by an authorized representative.

• Golden State Stimulus

  Golden State Stimulus payments are available to certain low-income Californians.

• Event Calendar

  As part of education and outreach to our tax professional community, we participate in many different presentations and fairs. We provide a calendar that shows the events we attend (virtually), as well as other events happening with us, such as interested party and board meetings.

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