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Semper Tax Relief We help you fix your tax problems so that you can live your best life! Help with IRS Bank Levies & Wage Garnishments.

Semper Tax Relief is a specialty Tax Relief Firm that fixes, resolved & settles back taxes with the IRS & State. Offers in Compromise ( IRS OIC)
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Moving can change your address overnight. It does not always close every California tax issue.When I review an FTB notic...
07/22/2026

Moving can change your address overnight. It does not always close every California tax issue.

When I review an FTB notice involving a former California resident, I start by building a clear timeline:

1. When did the move actually occur?
2. Where were the taxpayer’s strongest personal and financial connections?
3. Was income still being earned from California sources?
4. Were old LLCs or corporations properly closed?
5. Did an IRS audit or adjustment create a California reporting requirement?

A new driver’s license or mailing address may help support your position, but no single document decides residency. The FTB can review the full set of facts surrounding your home, work, family, property, financial activity, and time spent in each state.

Before responding, gather your records and make sure the information tells a consistent story. A rushed or incomplete response can create more questions.

If you received an FTB notice after leaving California, I can review the issue and explain what options may apply to your situation. Book a free case review at sempertax.com.

Moving out of California doesn’t always end your California tax obligations.Before responding to an FTB notice, review 3...
07/22/2026

Moving out of California doesn’t always end your California tax obligations.

Before responding to an FTB notice, review 3 things:
1. Do your records support the move?
Housing, banking, insurance, payroll, voting, and family connections should tell a consistent story.
2. Did you keep California income or property?
Business activity, rental income, work performed in the state, or other California-source income may still require a return.
3. Were old entities and tax changes handled?
An LLC or corporation may keep generating obligations if it wasn’t properly closed. A federal audit adjustment may also need to be reported to California.

FTB cases are decided by facts and documentation. A rushed response can make the problem harder.

Book a free consultation at sempertax.com so I can review the notice and help you understand the next step.

An FTB collection notice can make you feel like the only option is to pay whatever is listed as quickly as possible.That...
07/15/2026

An FTB collection notice can make you feel like the only option is to pay whatever is listed as quickly as possible.

That isn’t always the best first move.

Before I recommend a resolution, I review the account to answer four questions:
1. Are all required California tax returns filed?
2. Does the balance match the returns, payments, and prior notices?
3. Is there an active collection action that needs immediate attention?
4. What payment could the taxpayer realistically afford without falling behind again?

Depending on the facts, the next step may involve correcting the account, requesting a payment arrangement, documenting financial hardship, or reviewing whether another resolution program may apply.
The right strategy starts with accurate information, not a rushed decision.

If an FTB balance is keeping you up at night, comment FTB for a free case review.

Receiving a California FTB collection notice can be stressful, but it is important to review the account carefully befor...
07/14/2026

Receiving a California FTB collection notice can be stressful, but it is important to review the account carefully before choosing a resolution.

I begin by confirming the assessed balance, checking whether all required returns have been filed, reviewing prior payments and notices, and identifying any active collection action. I also evaluate the taxpayer’s income, necessary expenses, assets, and ability to maintain future compliance.

Depending on the facts, possible options may include an installment agreement, financial hardship consideration, account correction, or an Offer in Compromise. Eligibility depends on the taxpayer’s specific financial circumstances and account history.

At SemperTax, I provide a detailed case review and explain the available next steps so you can make an informed decision.

Book a free consultation at sempertax.com.

A frozen bank account can turn an ordinary morning into a financial emergency.Your card gets declined. Bills start bounc...
07/14/2026

A frozen bank account can turn an ordinary morning into a financial emergency.

Your card gets declined. Bills start bouncing. You call the bank and learn that the California Franchise Tax Board has placed a levy.

At that point, speed matters, but so does accuracy.

I would immediately gather the levy notice, bank information, FTB account records, and proof of essential expenses.

Then I would determine whether the balance is valid, whether required returns are missing, and whether the levy creates an immediate financial hardship.

There may be a brief period to communicate with the bank and the FTB before the funds are transferred. That time should be used to present a complete request, not to make random calls without the right documents.

Even when a levy can be addressed, the tax debt behind it still needs a long-term solution. Otherwise, the FTB may return to the same account or pursue another collection method.

Do not ignore a frozen account and hope it clears on its own.

Book a free consultation at sempertax.com.

The FTB froze your bank account. Do not wait until day nine to ask for help.Banks generally hold levied funds for 10 bus...
07/13/2026

The FTB froze your bank account. Do not wait until day nine to ask for help.

Banks generally hold levied funds for 10 business days before sending the money to the California Franchise Tax Board.

During that short window, I would focus on 3 things: (State of California Franchise Tax Board)
1. Confirm when the bank received the levy.
2. Identify the tax years and balance behind it.
3. Determine whether the account is wrong, the levy creates hardship, or a resolution option may be available.

Even if the current levy is released, the underlying FTB debt still needs to be addressed. Otherwise, future bank levies or wage garnishment may follow.

There is no guaranteed release, but waiting reduces the time available to present your case.
Book a free consultation at sempertax.com.

An FTB balance can follow you for years, even when you do not recognize the amount.That does not always mean the number ...
07/13/2026

An FTB balance can follow you for years, even when you do not recognize the amount.

That does not always mean the number is correct.

I have reviewed cases where the taxpayer never filed the return, so California estimated the income and issued an assessment.

I have also seen balances tied to an active professional license, an old business account, or a state debt the taxpayer did not realize had been transferred for collection.

The worst thing you can do is assume every figure on the notice is final.

I would start by pulling the account history and answering four questions:
• What created the balance?
• Which years or debts are involved?
• Did the FTB estimate income?
• Can the assessment still be corrected or disputed?

Once those answers are clear, the options become easier to evaluate. The solution may involve filing accurate returns, correcting the account, requesting a payment arrangement, or reviewing another relief program based on your financial situation.

You should know what you are paying and why.

DM me REVIEW to start.

If you owe the FTB and do not know why, stop before you pay.Here are 3 common reasons I see:The state filed a substitute...
07/12/2026

If you owe the FTB and do not know why, stop before you pay.

Here are 3 common reasons I see:
The state filed a substitute return for you, using inflated numbers and leaving out deductions or credits.
An active California professional license made the state assume you had income, even if you moved away or lived overseas.
The balance may be from something other than a normal filed return, including an old unresolved balance or another state debt in collection.

I know how stressful these notices can feel, especially when the amount does not make sense. The first step is not payment. It is finding the source, confirming the years involved, and checking whether the balance can be corrected.

Book a free consultation at sempertax.com.

Paid the IRS but still receiving a California tax notice? I see this when taxpayers assume one payment or one agreement ...
07/12/2026

Paid the IRS but still receiving a California tax notice? I see this when taxpayers assume one payment or one agreement resolved everything.

The IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board maintain separate accounts, and a federal adjustment can also create a separate California balance.

I would review which agency issued each notice, which tax years are involved, whether the federal change affected the state return, and whether a separate response or amended California return is required. Paying without checking these details can create more confusion later.

SemperTax helps taxpayers compare IRS and FTB accounts, identify open deadlines, and review possible resolution options based on the specific facts.

Book a free consultation at sempertax.com.

You paid the IRS, but California is still sending bills. How can that happen?The IRS and the California Franchise Tax Bo...
07/11/2026

You paid the IRS, but California is still sending bills. How can that happen?
The IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board are separate tax agencies. Resolving one account does not automatically resolve the other.

Here are 3 points to know:
Federal changes can create state consequences.
When the IRS adjusts income, deductions, or tax, that information may be shared with the FTB. California can then review the state return and issue its own separate assessment.

The FTB collects its own balance.

An IRS installment agreement does not include California tax debt. The FTB has its own notices, deadlines, payment arrangements, hardship reviews, refund offsets, and collection actions.
Both accounts need individual attention.
Before paying or agreeing to anything, I would confirm the tax years, the reason for each balance, whether all returns were filed correctly, and whether appeal or resolution deadlines are still open. Depending on the facts, options may include an FTB payment plan, an Offer in Compromise, hardship relief, or penalty relief.
Getting letters from two agencies can feel like the same problem twice. It is not. It is two separate accounts that may require two separate strategies.

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