California Franchise Tax Board

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PSA: Always keep copies of ALL your tax documents, folks. You never know when you'll need them to dispute something like this. Learn from my mistakes! 😅

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100% this! I started scanning everything and keeping it in a cloud drive. So much easier to find stuff now.

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Have you checked your credit report? Just to make sure there's no funny business going on with your identity. Better safe than sorry!

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That's a good idea, I hadn't even thought of that. I'll do that right away, thanks!

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Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard that can sometimes speed things up.

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Whats the best way to contact them? Email? Phone?

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I had luck with email, but include your phone # too. They usually have a form on their website for constituent services

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Pro tip: keep a log of every interaction. Date, time, who you talked to, what they said. It'll help if you need to escalate later.

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Thats a great idea, thanks! I'll start doing that right away

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lol welcome to the club. been dealing with FTB bs for months now. starting to think my refund money grew legs and walked away 🏃‍♂️💨

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Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them can get a response.

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Public shaming FTW! 😂

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Haha, might have to try that if all else fails!

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Has anyone else noticed that the FTB seems to be moving slower than molasses in January this year? I swear it wasn't this bad last tax season. 🐌

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Omg yes! I thought it was just me. Its like they've all gone on vacation or something

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I heard they're understaffed and still dealing with a backlog from the pandemic. Doesn't make it any less annoying tho 🙄

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Quick question - has anyone received any letters or notices from FTB about their refund? I'm wondering if I should be on the lookout for anything in the mail.

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I got a letter asking for additional info about a month after I filed. Definitely keep an eye on your mailbox!

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Nada here. Radio silence on all fronts 🦗

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Has anyone had luck contacting their state representative about FTB issues? I've heard sometimes they can help speed things up.

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Woah, I didn't even know that was an option. How do you go about contacting your rep?

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Just google "find my california state representative" and you'll get a website where you can enter your address. Then reach out to their office explaining your situation. They usually have staff dedicated to helping with these kinds of issues.

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Pro tip: If you're expecting a big refund, adjust your withholdings so you get more money throughout the year instead of waiting for a refund. It's basically an interest-free loan to the government otherwise!

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This guy finances 👆💯

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True, but some people like the forced savings of a big refund. To each their own I guess 🤷‍♂️

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