Franchise Tax Board

Category: Tax department in Oakland, California

Address: 1515 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Phone: +19168454300

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

chris bratveit

Dec 26, 2021

Charged me $5000 for not receiving a return they owed me money on. After 19 years of paying my taxes on time, and never receiving a failure to file letter, they can keep this garbage state to themselves.

Marshall Wallach

Mar 16, 2020

After spending 30 minutes bouncing around telephone trees and an unsuccessful on line experience to find out about an overdue refund on 2018 tax return, I finally reached a live body that transferred me to a line that had a message that they were too busy to answer.

Fuline Lite

Jul 16, 2019

NO ACCOUNTABILITY WHATSOEVER! When the bank was levied for $103K and there was a tax error. After the taxes were fixed, they did not return $23k of what they took. I keep asking where the money went, but no answers. They kept pointing their fingers at the bank, but the bank was mandated by them to give the money. It's theft, I'm telling you. These are thieves right here, squeezing the average joe out of every penny.

Randall Reed

Jul 6, 2018

They don't answer their phone. They have a very gleeful smug voice on the recording the makes you listen to all kinds of information you don't need and then explains that they're not going to answer the phone because they are just too busy. Then it tells you to call back later and hangs up on you! Just another example of how state employees feel it's totally cool to treat arrogantly. We pay them well, we give them great benefits, amazing job security, great health plans, and a fantastic retirement system. The least they could do is treat citizens with respect and go out of their way to be helpful.

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Questions & Answers

How do I speak to a live person face to face at the Ca Franchise Tax Board concerning my taxes

A Google User | Aug 26, 2018
Douglas Kasunich | Oct 29, 2021

The tax board keeps demanding my 2020 return. I have mailed it twice and they cashed the check the first time. Cannot register online as tax board does not recognize my SSAN. I have used the same SSAN for 70 years. Cannot speak with anyone after calling. Am at a loss as to what to do.

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How do I speak to a live person

Goldie Bell | Aug 26, 2018
Robert Reed | Aug 26, 2018

Am not a contractor due illness , never finished course, have formal demand for payment going to a collection agency , why

I sent a check to Franchise tax board b error how can I get a refund?

Fadwa Tarazi | Aug 25, 2020
Franchise Tax Board | Aug 25, 2020

You need to call, email, or go to the FTB office. Be sure to have the check number and your account number when you reach out to them.

HOW DO I DISAGREE WITH A FTB PENALTY FIDING ON MY 2020 TAXES

Richard Skinner | Aug 11, 2022
William Slade | Aug 11, 2022

You can request an abatement of penalty through a form. It'll take a few months. I'd engage your tax pro to confirm it's worth fighting

Do I need to make an appointment?

Andrea Norwood | Aug 25, 2021
Nancy Millard | Aug 25, 2021

Yes you do need an appointment. Make sure to make it at least a few days in advance.

Can I talk to someone on way after 77 days and 15 weeks I still have not gotten my federal tax Refund of 8,294 dollars

Kareen Berti | Aug 25, 2021
David Goldstein | Aug 25, 2021

No. The franchise tax board deals with California taxes. Federal taxes are the responsibility of the Internal Revenue Service.

Are Ca Income Tax extended to May 17th?

Joan Strasser | Aug 25, 2021
Frank | Aug 25, 2021

Don't know I think

I sent a quarterly payment in December and the payment doesn't show it was deposited on your end. Is it possible to do a auto pay from the bank account to the Franchise Tax Board? Thanks in advance for your reply.

matthew schoenwald | Aug 25, 2020
Rieu Ivery | Aug 25, 2020

There is a way to do auto pay. Sign up at ftb.ca.gov

Is it possible to make a one on one appt. in advance?

hope mcdonnell | Aug 25, 2020
Jakeem Wahliq | Aug 25, 2020

Yes absolutely

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I need to submit a 3500A form. Can I bring it directly to 1515 Clay Oakland?

Michelle Dupree | Aug 26, 2019
Jonathan Fleming | Aug 26, 2019

I go there often they are direct office for the state I see no reason why not ...

how do i speak to a live person

Catherine McCormack | Aug 26, 2019
Jacqueline “Lady luck” Adams | Aug 26, 2019

You can go directly down to ftb second floor, downtown oak. Super easy super fast!

I received a notice of balance due for a corporation with a revoked tax-exempt status but I haven't been operating the business since losing my home in 2015. Why do I owe taxes on a business with inadequate earnings to survive?

PS Buhrdd | Aug 26, 2019
anders stenstedt | Aug 26, 2019

Ask the tax board.

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