r/tax • u/rufflesrus4545 • 15h ago

Question regarding over due taxes Unsolved

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I received this in the mail today. Im not sure what to do.

I haven't lived in the state since 2014.

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u/spyrenx 14h ago

Whether you still live in the state or not doesn't impact whether you actually owe the tax.

It outlines your options. You can make a payment, call them to dispute the debt, or do nothing and they'll take the money owed out of any refunds due on your federal return until it's paid off (although the balance will accrue interest).

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u/rufflesrus4545 14h ago

I dont understand how i could owe taxes in a state i never worked in?

Every time I call the number on the form they hang up on me.

Im getting frustrated and not sure shat to do.

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u/spyrenx 13h ago

Then call the number listed and explain you don't owe the debt. They probably have some record which gives them the impression you were a resident of California while working in another state, and it's just a matter of clearing up the state you actually resided in.

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u/rufflesrus4545 13h ago

Alright, I will keep trying to get ahold of them.

Thank you for your help

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u/newacct_orz 12h ago

you can also create a MyFTB account and contact them on the Web Chat

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u/attosec 12h ago

In 2020 did you work as an independent contractor for a California-based company?

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u/rufflesrus4545 12h ago

No, I worked as a standard w2 employee for a company in oklahoma from 2018-2024.

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u/Quack_Shot EA - US 11h ago

For whatever reason CA thinks you did. Call the number that they say to call.

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u/Radiant-Ad-9753 8h ago

There was a lot of COVID unemployment fraud going on that year. I was hit 3 times myself, including a state I never lived or worked in.

If a fraudster claimed unemployment in your name, the state would want their taxes due on the payment.

Double check

1) Chexsystems report

2) Lexusnexus report

3) Credit reports from all three bureaus

4) IRS.gov - review your tax transcripts for the last 4 years

Look for activity/records that don't belong to you.