OC1999
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As far as I know the IRS could care less about state taxes, and CA actually uses collection agencies to collect back taxes. Now, since you were in the military in most cases you would not be considered a resident of CA and would not owe CA taxes. The link below is the guide from 2005 that goes into more detail.
This does seem fishy, as if you were really a resident for 4 years, it would seem that you owe more than $400 in taxes(especially if this includes any interest or penalties).
I would first verify that the number they are having you call is to the actual IRS. If not it might be someone running a scam. You should also contact the CA Franchise Tax Board as they would be the ones who you would owe the money to.
IRS: (800) 829-1040
CA FTB: (800) 852-5711 |
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pinky
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The IRS doesn't contact you for state taxes. |
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god knows and sees else Yahoo
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Be careful, dont fall for a scam. Verify the phone number by calling the real IRS Office and asking.
Write a letter and ask for a phone appointment to talk to a normal human being. Your pay would only be garnished ONLY if you have ignored previous letters, have you?
In any event even if you owe California state tax or FEDERAL Tax you can work it out!! |
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Judy1
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If the letter really claims to be from the IRS, something isn't right here - the IRS does federal taxes, not state. If the letter claims to be from the IRS but talks about state taxes, then it's probably some kind of scam. If it claims to be from the CA dept of revenue or of taxation, it could be legit.
What year do they say it's for? If they don't even say that, it's most likely a scam of some sort - any legitimate letter would say what year it's for, and why.
Generally if you get a letter about back taxes, the first one doesn't talk about being on the verge of garnishing your wages either.
Do they just say something like "send $400 to this address" ? What address do they say to send it to?
There's some possibility this is legit (although not if it claims to have come from the IRS for state of CA taxes), so I'm not going to say just ignore it - but it sounds more like a scam than something legit, from what yo |
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~girlfriday~
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Keep trying to call them - someone could have been working under your social security number and not paying taxes. Check into it. |
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T M
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seems a little fishy. the IRS is not concerned with state taxes. what number are you calling? |
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dickn2000a
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The IRS is not authorized, nor does it collect, state income taxes. This sounds like a scam. Have you called your local IRS office? Thats where I'd start. |
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v b
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Edit it of course, but if you would retype in part of the letter and the phone numbers you are being asked to call, it would be easier to tell if this is a scam or if it's legit, who is sending it to you. |
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Lucy in the Sky
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There's more than just the one number you are calling. Try calling ALL of their numbers until you have a voice on the other line, because you need to speak with one of their representatives. |
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bree
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The IRS is only concerned with Fed taxes. Is your letter from them? Or is your letter from the California Franchise Tax Board? If you haven't paid California State tax then your letter would be from the California Franchise Tax Board. If you can't get through on the phone to whomever sent you the letter then send them an email or reply back by mail. They should have included a form with your letter where you indicate what action you have taken or will be taking or won't be taking. You can just complete the form and mail it back. If you were earning income in California from 2001-2005 then you owe California taxes. |
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Joythe K
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You better call a CPA. |
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Melody
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There are some IRS scams out there. I had a problem with the IRS and thankfully got it squared away, but you do not want to hold off. Their phone number should NOT be busy. Furthermore, if it were for state taxes, it would be that state that should be contacting you. Go to the IRS website and call their collections line to get it squared away with them directly. Find out a way to pay what is due, I had over $9,000 tacked onto my bill, so don't delay in taking care of them. It is crucial. |
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Gem
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Generally, you have a least 10 days after they wrote the letter and it takes even more time for garnishment.
So breathe.
Today is the first "real" work day since long before Christmas. Quit trying to call today and call them tomorrow.
Then follow up with a letter, mail it certified, return receipt requested for proof you mailed it. |
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Spock (rhp)
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CA tax forms from that period are, I believe, online through the state government's portal. http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
read the instructions to see if service people were exempt from state income taxes at the time, or if they were under certain conditions. i'd start with 2005 and go backward -- changes from prior year are usually noted in the text which eases looking for the info in the earlier years.
{the 2007 instructions in Ca's pub 1032 suggest that you would not be a CA resident if you were in service this year. However, CA also taxes the income of non-residents is it is earned in CA. the issue may turn on whether you lived on base or off and when the CA law was amended.}
In CA, state taxes are paid to the "Franchise Tax Board". they have a website. use it to find phone numbers, do NOT call numbers on some piece of paper you got in the mail.
[and the IRS is not, to my knowledge, concerned with CA taxes.]
you can audit the amounts of work income reported to your SSN via the SSA. their website at ssa.gov will help you get started and get a local appointment with a human being. tell them you suspect someone has stolen and used your SSN for employment purposes. you'll need your ID.
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PENDRAGON
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hey cant do that, there must be some mix up, i would contact the IRS and try to work out this problem, and maybe get a good lawyer in mind just in case. |
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Mel
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If you were in the military and didn't list Calif as your home state they can't tax you. Louisiana can however. I recommend you see a tax consultant and explain it to them and provide the letter. |
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Ms. Angel..
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The IRS and the STATE are two different entities, IRS would not be sending a letter to collect money owed to a STATE. If the letter is from IRS go to the nearest Local IRS office in your city. |
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GG
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write a letter to them if the line is constantly busy. they will garnish your wages but that will be so far from now. start volunteering for payments |
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Fabio V
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I'm not sure if you're HAPPY now!!! |
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Mr. Smartypants
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advice, pay the deliquent tax. you'll never win with the IRS. they will garnish your wages or just take their money from this years return. if you press to hard, they will audit you. even if you have nothing to hide, an audit is a pain in the rear. good luck |
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no_telling2003
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I am confused that the Federal gov. is now in the business of collecting state funds. Get out your tax records for those years, especially if you paid a preparer to file for you. Continue to call the number,,, go to irs.gov, and email them. Trust me, someone is there waiting to scare the crap out of you and give you an address to send your check to.
good luck |
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blue eyes
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Keep trying until you get through. The IRS means business and even if they're wrong they will garnish your wages until you can prove they are. |
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