I got an FTB 5818 Notice of Tax Return Change that created a massive balance due, how do I officially protest the state's recalculation before it goes to collections?

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Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown · Accepted Answer

A California FTB 5818 Notice of Tax Return Change often raises questions about how the state arrived at the revised balance and what part of the underlying return or supporting records is driving the change. The response can depend on the notice details, the tax year involved, whether the issue came For an answer applied to your exact numbers, bring this question to a licensed KGOB CPA in a focused session and leave with a clear next step.