2025 Franchise & Income Tax Opinions

DecisionsMonthYearCiteDecision TypeIssues
IM Global Partner US, LLCNovember20252025-OTA-603NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
T. GreeneNovember20252025-OTA-602NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); OTA jurisdiction (state disability insurance [SDI] withholdings (Unemp. Ins. Code 2901; R&TC 17061)
J. TseNovember20252025-OTA-600NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); filing enforcement fee (R&TC 19254)
R. Flores and N. BarahonaNovember20252025-OTA-598NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. Freedman and J. Montag-FreedmanNovember20252025-OTA-597NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. PitzeleNovember20252025-OTA-593NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC R&TC 19316)
Frank E. Feder 1996 TrustNovember20252025-OTA-592NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
C. CallenNovember20252025-OTA-591NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
C. KaplanNovember20252025-OTA-589NonprecedentialGross income (wages) (IRC 61)
A. PerezNovember20252025-OTA-588NonprecedentialEarned income tax credit (EITC) (R&TC 17052; IRC 32); young child tax credit (YCTC) (R&TC 17052.1)
N. SnyderNovember20252025-OTA-587NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
A. Varty and S. VartyNovember20252025-OTA-586NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC R&TC 19316)
H. Bezdjian and S. BezdjianNovember20252025-OTA-585NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
J. AnguloNovember20252025-OTA-584NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
O. Fahmy and G. SiddiquiNovember20252025-OTA-583NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
J. LuntNovember20252025-OTA-582NonprecedentialResidency (R&TC 17014); estimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
G. GatelNovember20252025-OTA-581NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
HD Research Corp.November20252025-OTA-580NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
A. MebedNovember20252025-OTA-579NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
D. KittaNovember20252025-OTA-578NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); state of emergency postponement (IRC 7508A; R&TC 18572)
R. Jones and L. JonesNovember20252025-OTA-577NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
J. Di Iorio and M. Di IorioNovember20252025-OTA-576NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
T. De ZengremelNovember20252025-OTA-575NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087)
E. HouseNovember20252025-OTA-574SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
S. PetersonNovember20252025-OTA-573SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Jennifer E. Stackpole Family TrustNovember20252025-OTA-572SCPNonprecedentialLate payment penalty ((R&TC 19132)
C. Coila - PFR OpinionNovember20252025-OTA-571NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
C. CoilaNovember20252025-OTA-570NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); filing enforcement fee (R&TC 19254); interest abatement
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. - PFR OpinionNovember20252025-OTA-569NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence)
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.November20252025-OTA-568NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19142, 19144)
G. Gentry - PFR OpinionNovember20252025-OTA-565NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (newly discovered evidence)
G. GentryNovember20252025-OTA-564NonprecedentialInnocent spouse relief (R&TC 18533(f))
D. Motley and M. Motley - PFR OpinionNovember20252025-OTA-561NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law)
D. Motley and M. MotleyNovember20252025-OTA-560NonprecedentialTax basis (residential property) (IRC 1011, 1012, 1016); Cohan rule
S. Hiskail and J. Hiskail - PFR OpinionNovember20252025-OTA-559NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (irregularity in proceedings, newly discovered evidence)
S. Hiskail and J. HiskailNovember20252025-OTA-558NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
P. AdamOctober20252025-OTA-551NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
KCG, Inc.October20252025-OTA-550NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19142, 19144); interest abatement
Airespring, Inc.October20252025-OTA-549NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19142, 19144)
I. Syed and G. SyedOctober20252025-OTA-546NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
D. CombsOctober20252025-OTA-545NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
M. AroraOctober20252025-OTA-544NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Tom E. Dixson TrustOctober20252025-OTA-543NonprecedentialEstimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
M. SilvaOctober20252025-OTA-542NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. BulawitOctober20252025-OTA-541NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
K. Kanbar (dec'd)October20252025-OTA-540NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
Impact Automation, Inc.October20252025-OTA-539NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
Sabra Sellers Real Estate Inc.October20252025-OTA-538NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144)
Estate of G. Ashpaugh (dec'd)October20252025-OTA-537NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Heredia Cabling Solutions, Inc.October20252025-OTA-536NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144); interest abatement
Shoreline Asset Group, LLCOctober20252025-OTA-535NonprecedentialUnderpayment of estimated LLC fee penalty (R&TC 17942)
T. RichardsOctober20252025-OTA-534NonprecedentialFederal adjustments
H. Talebzadeh and F. NooriOctober20252025-OTA-533NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
R. GonzalezOctober20252025-OTA-532NonprecedentialEarned Income Tax Credit (EITC) (R&TC 17052)
T. Rana and A. RanaOctober20252025-OTA-531NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
LC Engineering Group, Inc.October20252025-OTA-530NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142)
J. CompagnoOctober20252025-OTA-528NonprecedentialStatute of limitations for FTB to issue NPA (fraud, final federal determination) (R&TC 19057, 19058, 19087, 18622)
J. Ribicic and E. RibicicOctober20252025-OTA-527NonprecedentialOTA jurisdiction over claim for refund (perfected claim) (R&TC 19322.1; 19324; Reg. 30103)
M. GroverOctober20252025-OTA-525NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
G. ParsonsOctober20252025-OTA-524SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
J. Banaszkiewicz and K. BanaszkiewiczOctober20252025-OTA-523SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
D. TempletonOctober20252025-OTA-522SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
D. HuntOctober20252025-OTA-521SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
F. Syed and A. Al-SalmanOctober20252025-OTA-520SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
A. El Amin and A. Shakoor - PFR OpinionOctober20252025-OTA-519SCPNonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
A. El Amin and A. ShakoorOctober20252025-OTA-518SCPNonprecedentialUnreported taxable income (IRC 61); disallowed itemized deductions (charitable contributions, etc.) (IRC 170)
J. Lee - PFR OpinionOctober20252025-OTA-517NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law, error in proceedings)
J. LeeOctober20252025-OTA-516NonprecedentialBurden of proof (new matter on appeal) (Reg. 30219)
M. BradshawSeptember20252025-OTA-515NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
Estate of I. OstrowskySeptember20252025-OTA-514NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
S. Lee and C. SonSeptember20252025-OTA-513NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
A. JohnsonSeptember20252025-OTA-512NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. AbbateSeptember20252025-OTA-511NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
L. TolentinoSeptember20252025-OTA-510NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
M. DelgadoSeptember20252025-OTA-509NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
A. Meieran and C. MeieranSeptember20252025-OTA-507NonprecedentialStatute of limitations for FTB to issue NPA (abusive tax avoidance transaction) (R&TC 19057, 19755); economic substance doctrine (economic substance, business purpose)
K. Thoulion and T. ThoulionSeptember20252025-OTA-506NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (claim for credit) (R&TC 19306)
R. Cullumber and J. CullumberSeptember20252025-OTA-504NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
T. Podraza and K. PodrazaSeptember20252025-OTA-503NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&C 19306)
G. Gilbert and C. GilbertSeptember20252025-OTA-502NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
N. Toy and C. ToySeptember20252025-OTA-501NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
K. WhiteSeptember20252025-OTA-500NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
R. HubrisSeptember20252025-OTA-499NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136); collection cost recovery fee (R&TC 19254); lien fee (R&TC 19221); interest abatement
N. ChernickSeptember20252025-OTA-498NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
C. LamSeptember20252025-OTA-497NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
S. TaubeSeptember20252025-OTA-492NonprecedentialElectronic payment (e-pay) penalty (R&TC 19011.5)
L. HaithSeptember20252025-OTA-490NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
R. PetersSeptember20252025-OTA-489NonprecedentialResidency (R&TC 17014, 17041); domicile (Reg 17014)
A. Deer and J. HefleySeptember20252025-OTA-488NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
Medical Instrument Development Laboratories Inc.September20252025-OTA-487NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144); interest abatement
S. AhmadiSeptember20252025-OTA-486NonprecedentialEstimation of income (wages) (R&TC 19087); interest abatement
B. Hodson and L. HodsonSeptember20252025-OTA-485NonprecedentialFederal adjustment; accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164; IRC 6662)
Mattocks Creations Inc.September20252025-OTA-483SCPNonprecedentialLate filing penalties (R&TC 19131, 19172.5); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144); filing enforcement fee (R&TC 19254); interest abatement
Almacal Florida LLCSeptember20252025-OTA-482SCPNonprecedentialPer partner late filing penalty (R&TC 19172)
J. TranSeptember20252025-OTA-481SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. KramerSeptember20252025-OTA-480SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
G. Heflin - PFR OpinionSeptember20252025-OTA-479NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
G. HeflinSeptember20252025-OTA-478NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
T. Utman and S. Utman - PFR OpinionSeptember20252025-OTA-477NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
T. Utman and S. UtmanSeptember20252025-OTA-476NonprecedentialDischarge of indebtedness (relief of debt) (IRC 108); accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164; IRC 6662); statute of limitations for FTB to issue NPA (R&TC 19057, 19058)
K. LuAugust20252025-OTA-475NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087)
J. Cook and K. CookAugust20252025-OTA-474NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
M. RivasAugust20252025-OTA-470NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability
LCG Holding Co, LLCAugust20252025-OTA-469NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132) interest abatement
EcoR1 Capital, LLCAugust20252025-OTA-467NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
K.C. Fong and K.P. Fong (Dec'd)August20252025-OTA-466NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
J. Wicklund and A. TamAugust20252025-OTA-464NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
The Riggs Company Inc.August20252025-OTA-463NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (illness) (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); interest abatement
R. Major and J. MajorAugust20252025-OTA-462NonprecedentialStatute of limitations for FTB to issue NPA (R&TC 19057, 19060); federal adjustment; interest abatement
L. OlveraAugust20252025-OTA-460NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
J. OssenmacherAugust20252025-OTA-459NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
Rgnonti Blevins and Associates LLCAugust20252025-OTA-458NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); per-shareholder late filing penalty (R&TC 19172.5); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144) interest abatement
ROSC, LLCAugust20252025-OTA-457NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
Jacob Rastegar M.D., Inc.August20252025-OTA-456NonprecedentialDishonored payment penalty (R&TC 19134); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
Loc Capital, Inc.August20252025-OTA-454SCPNonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144)
R. WellsAugust20252025-OTA-453SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Nelson Gould EstateAugust20252025-OTA-452SCPNonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
R.P. General Construction Inc.August20252025-OTA-451SCPNonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144); interest abatement
Marshall Ranches, LLCAugust20252025-OTA-450SCPNonprecedentialPer-partner late filing penalty (R&TC 19172); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
Andrew Morris Insurance Agency, Inc.August20252025-OTA-449SCPNonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
A. Goldcamp and M. Powlen - PFR OpinionAugust20252025-OTA-446NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law, error in law, insufficient evidence)
A. Goldcamp and M. PowlenAugust20252025-OTA-445NonprecedentialWhether FTB’s proposed assessment was valid.
Motivo Engineering, LLC - PFR OpinionAugust20252025-OTA-444NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law)
Motivo Engineering, LLCAugust20252025-OTA-443NonprecedentialAlternative Incremental Credit (election and revocation) (R&TC 23609(h); IRC 41(c)(4)(A))
D. GrinderJuly20252025-OTA-437NonprecedentialEarned income tax credit (EITC) (R&TC 17052; IRC 32); young child tax credit (YCTC) (R&TC 17052.1)
C. GorczycaJuly20252025-OTA-436NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); proof of mailing (Gov. Code 11003)
L. LindseyJuly20252025-OTA-435NonprecedentialFederal determination
Margaret L. Harris Administrative TrustJuly20252025-OTA-434NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
Y. Kapadia and B. KapadiaJuly20252025-OTA-433NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
H. Hojati and E. HojatiJuly20252025-OTA-432NonprecedentialAdjusted basis (pass-through losses, S corporation) (IRC 1366, 1367); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
M. SlaughterJuly20252025-OTA-431NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
T. Leebow and S. LeebowJuly20252025-OTA-426PPrecedentialOTA jurisdiction (perfected claim for refund; FTB subsequently erroneously issued refund check) (R&TC 19322); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
J. DomingoJuly20252025-OTA-425NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
M. MengJuly20252025-OTA-423NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
Estate of BushnellJuly20252025-OTA-422NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
D. EliasJuly20252025-OTA-421NonprecedentialOTA jurisdiction (claim for refund) (R&TC 19324; Reg. 30103)
R. GuedikianJuly20252025-OTA-420NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
H.B. International Group, Inc.July20252025-OTA-419NonprecedentialAccuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164); interest abatement
W. Ellithorpe, Jr. and S. EllithorpeJuly20252025-OTA-418NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
Q. Tran and R. MedinaJuly20252025-OTA-417NonprecedentialResidency (R&TC 17014); domicile
V. AlvillarJuly20252025-OTA-415NonprecedentialHead of household filing status (taxpayer must use same filing status on California and federal returns) (R&TC 18521)
R. DeltJuly20252025-OTA-413NonprecedentialFederal adjustment; interest abatement
Navarre CorporationJuly20252025-OTA-411NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); per-shareholder late filing penalty (R&TC 19172.5)
U. SteinbachJuly20252025-OTA-410NonprecedentialInterest abatement
D. Miller and C. MillerJuly20252025-OTA-409NonprecedentialFederal adjustment; accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164)
S. DouglassJuly20252025-OTA-408NonprecedentialFederal adjustment; interest abatement
R. MosselJuly20252025-OTA-407NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); gross income (IRC 61); frivolous return penalty (R&TC 19179); frivolous appeal penalty (R&TC 19714)
C. Munk and D. MaccaroneJuly20252025-OTA-406NonprecedentialFederal adjustment; accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164)
P. PowerJuly20252025-OTA-405NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
T. NguyenJuly20252025-OTA-333PPrecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. Laird and C. NguyenJuly20252025-OTA-404SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (bad debt or worthless security) (R&TC 19306, 19312)
M. PetersenJuly20252025-OTA-403SCPNonprecedentialEarly retirement distribution (R&TC 17085; IRC 72 & 402); interest abatement
D. HodgesJuly20252025-OTA-402SCPNonprecedentialErroneous refund (statute of limitations for FTB to recover funds that were erroneously refunded to taxpayer) (R&TC 19368)
T. Hoang and Y. Hoang - PFR OpinionJuly20252025-OTA-401SCPNonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
T. Hoang and Y. HoangJuly20252025-OTA-400SCPNonprecedentialLow-Emission Vehicle (LEV) credit (R&TC 17052.11)
K. Williams - PFR OpinionJuly20252025-OTA-399NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (newly discovered evidence, insufficient evidence, contrary to law)
K. WilliamsJuly20252025-OTA-398NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); frivolous return penalty (R&TC 19179); frivolous appeal penalty (R&TC 19714)
K. Swanston and A. KwanJune20252025-OTA-393NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
T. LeJune20252025-OTA-391NonprecedentialDemand penalty (R&TC 19133)
K. LuangvisethJune20252025-OTA-390NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
M. GoleskiJune20252025-OTA-389NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
P. CollinsJune20252025-OTA-388NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. Collins and C. CollinsJune20252025-OTA-387NonprecedentialInterest abatement
G. YoungJune20252025-OTA-386NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
R. Cervantes and A. LopezJune20252025-OTA-385NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
W. McCulloch and K. McCullochJune20252025-OTA-384NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
T. RisbergJune20252025-OTA-361NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
Unstoppable LLCJune20252025-OTA-360NonprecedentialPer-partner late filing penalty (R&TC 19172); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
C. ShermanJune20252025-OTA-358NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
B. Sibole and A. SiboleJune20252025-OTA-357NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
G. YoungJune20252025-OTA-356NonprecedentialItemized deductions, Schedule C deductions
R. Heredia and A. HerediaJune20252025-OTA-355NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
B. Sheth and E. ShethJune20252025-OTA-351NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
S. Davidson and G. Davidson (Dec'd)June20252025-OTA-350NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
Y. Jang and M. KimJune20252025-OTA-348NonprecedentialTaxpayer's withholding was a payment (subject to refund statute of limitations), not a deposit. (R&TC 19002, 19041.5, 19354)
T. Barnes and S. BarnesJune20252025-OTA-347NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Artsmart Projects, Inc.June20252025-OTA-346NonprecedentialLate-payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimate tax penalty (R&TC 19142)
Trust B of the Respicio Family Revocable TrustJune20252025-OTA-345NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
R. Connell and G. Connell (Dec'd)June20252025-OTA-344NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Raemund Galang, DMD, Inc.June20252025-OTA-342NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); per-shareholder late filing penalty (S corporation) (R&TC 19172.5)
C. Daugherty and A. DaughertyJune20252025-OTA-341NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
EFL Global Logistics (PTE) LTD CO ExpolankaJune20252025-OTA-339NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19142, 19144)
F. Mobassernia and S. MobasserniaJune20252025-OTA-338NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
P. White and C. WhiteJune20252025-OTA-337NonprecedentialCalifornia method; interest abatement
R. Johnson and E. JohnsonJune20252025-OTA-336NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
D. HubbellJune20252025-OTA-335NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
E. GrahamJune20252025-OTA-334NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
R. AlmazanJune20252025-OTA-332SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
M. Horwitz and B. WillerJune20252025-OTA-331SCPNonprecedentialDeduction (sales tax allegedly paid to Florida)
A. Morales Becerra and M. Figueroa CuevasJune20252025-OTA-330SCPNonprecedentialEarned income tax credit (EITC) (R&TC 17052; IRC 32); young child tax credit (YCTC) (R&TC 17052.1)
R. Zelazny and E. ZelaznyJune20252025-OTA-329SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
D. NormanJune20252025-OTA-328SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
G. MarxJune20252025-OTA-327SCPNonprecedentialLate filing penalty (illness) (R&TC 19131); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
M. SeiblesJune20252025-OTA-326SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
L. ScottJune20252025-OTA-325SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations for FTB to issue NPA (R&TC 19057, 19066); federal adjustment; interest abatement
A. GonzalezJune20252025-OTA-324SCPNonprecedentialFederal adjustment
D. Bernstein and K. Bernstein PFRJune20252025-OTA-313NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law)
D. Bernstein and K. BernsteinJune20252025-OTA-312NonprecedentialResearch and development (R&D) credit (IRC 41)
R. Condos and G. Holmes PFRJune20252025-OTA-311NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law)
R. Condos and G. HolmesJune20252025-OTA-310NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133)
A. Horn and C. HornMay20252025-OTA-309NonprecedentialEstimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
A. LongMay20252025-OTA-308NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (COVID-19) (R&TC 19306)
A. Bhatia and P. DalalMay20252025-OTA-305NonprecedentialInterest abatement
M. Fawcett and N. KhouryMay20252025-OTA-304NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136); collection cost recovery fee (R&TC 19254); lien fee (R&TC 19221)
V. Ginn and S. Ginn (Dec'd)May20252025-OTA-302NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
D. KimMay20252025-OTA-301NonprecedentialFederal adjustment; accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164; IRC 6662)
R. GonzalezMay20252025-OTA-300NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); interest abatement
G. IngramMay20252025-OTA-298NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
A. GonzalesMay20252025-OTA-297NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Arrow Wire & Cable, Inc.May20252025-OTA-296NonprecedentialEstimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
R. Gnewuch and D. GnewuchMay20252025-OTA-295NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
S. Brahy-ViguersMay20252025-OTA-294NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
G. HaiderMay20252025-OTA-293NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
A. Sanchez and Z. SanchezMay20252025-OTA-290NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
J. AlvarezMay20252025-OTA-289NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
J. Goulden and S. GouldenMay20252025-OTA-288NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); demand penalty (R&TC 19133)
J. A. Hochberg and J. HochbergMay20252025-OTA-287NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136); interest abatement
G. Sarkin and S. JainMay20252025-OTA-286NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); interest abatement
Rayah Rachel Levy International, Inc., dba ArteQuestaMay20252025-OTA-285NonprecedentialMinimum franchise tax (R&TC 23153, 23114); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19142, 19144); interest abatement
E. Bretana and M. BretanaMay20252025-OTA-284NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
E. MarchesiMay20252025-OTA-283NonprecedentialOTA jurisdiction (refund claim) (R&TC 19324; Reg. 30103); statute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
J. Smart and C. SmartMay20252025-OTA-282NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
S. MendezMay20252025-OTA-281NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
M. CoonMay20252025-OTA-280NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
C. Bauer and S. BauerMay20252025-OTA-278NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
T. Verbeure and G. SunMay20252025-OTA-277NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
R. DeimlingMay20252025-OTA-276NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
S. CernasMay20252025-OTA-275NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
M. Abadam and J. Abadam (Dec'd)May20252025-OTA-274NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. BuenrostroMay20252025-OTA-273NonprecedentialEarned income tax credit (EITC) (R&TC 17052; IRC 32); young child tax credit (YCTC) (R&tc 18052.1)
G. Nahas and V. NahasMay20252025-OTA-272NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
N. Shaw and D. JohnsonMay20252025-OTA-271NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
K. Yarlagadda and A. YarlagaddaMay20252025-OTA-270NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
R. PomrehnMay20252025-OTA-269PPrecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
J. WatkinsMay20252025-OTA-268NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
Lovas Holding, Inc.May20252025-OTA-267NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144); collection cost recovery fee (R&TC 19254); interest abatement
R. McClureMay20252025-OTA-266NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
R. Ziman and D. Ziman aka D. EdwardsMay20252025-OTA-265NonprecedentialGain on sale of stock (first-in-first-out) (IRC 61, 1001, 1011, 1016; Reg. 1.1012-1(c); adjusted basis of partner's interest in a partnership (IRC 705, 722, 731, 752; Reg. 1.722-1); new issue on appal (burden of proof); S corporation distribution (IRC 1368); itemized deductions (phase-out limitation) (R&TC 17077; IRC 68); interest abatement
R. Rosensweig and A. RosensweigMay20252025-OTA-264NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
K. KhodavirdiMay20252025-OTA-263NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
C. Monzon and J. MonzonMay20252025-OTA-262NonprecedentialEstimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
T. WhisentonMay20252025-OTA-261NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
S. McCarthyMay20252025-OTA-260NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
C. NagataMay20252025-OTA-259NonprecedentialInnocent spouse relief (R&TC 18533 (f))
T. Born (Dec'd)May20252025-OTA-258SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
C. Zink and J. ZinkMay20252025-OTA-257SCPNonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
G. Teshara and E. TesharaMay20252025-OTA-256SCPNonprecedentialElectronic payment (e-pay) penalty (R&TC 19011.5)
D. Harbour and S. HarbourMay20252025-OTA-255SCPNonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
R. MooreMay20252025-OTA-254SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
V. HillMay20252025-OTA-253SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); combat zone (R&TC 18571; IRC 7508)
Y. Mandelbaum - PFR OpinionMay20252025-OTA-252SCPNonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (irregularity in proceedings, accident or surprise, insufficient evidence, contrary to law, newly discovered evidence); request to seal appeal record (Reg. 30431, 30432)
Y. MandelbaumMay20252025-OTA-251SCPNonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
K. Imamura - PFR OpinionMay20252025-OTA-250NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
K. ImamuraMay20252025-OTA-249NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
R. Alvarez - PFR OpinionMay20252025-OTA-246NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
R. AlvarezMay20252025-OTA-245NonprecedentialFederal adjustments; accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164; IRC 6662)
B. Dadon and A. Dadon - PFR OpinionMay20252025-OTA-244NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
B. Dadon and A. DadonMay20252025-OTA-243NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
A. Hinde and R. Hinde - PFR OpinionMay20252025-OTA-242NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
A. Hinde and R. HindeMay20252025-OTA-241NonprecedentialElectronic payment (e-pay) penalty (R&TC 19011.5)
M. Pires and C. Pires - PFR OpinionMay20252025-OTA-240NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law)
M. Pires and C. PiresMay20252025-OTA-239NonprecedentialOther state tax credit (OSTC)
R. Torres - PFR OpinionMay20252025-OTA-238NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (irregularity in proceedings, insufficient evidence, contrary to law, newly discovered evidence)
R. TorresMay20252025-OTA-237NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); filing enforcement cost recovery fee (R&TC 19254); interest abatement; frivolous appeal penalty (R&TC 19714)
A. BraytonApril20252025-OTA-236NonprecedentialBad debt deduction (IRC 166)
M. Libitzky and S. LibitzkyApril20252025-OTA-235NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); valid return, valid claim for refund, informal claim for refund
A. CrosbyApril20252025-OTA-234NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
D. CampbellApril20252025-OTA-233NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136)
J. ChuApril20252025-OTA-230NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
R. Parcell and T. ParcellApril20252025-OTA-229NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
L. Thota and D. KovvuruApril20252025-OTA-227NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); statute of limitations bars innocent spouse relief
N. MartinezApril20252025-OTA-226NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
X. ForemanApril20252025-OTA-225NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
Franklin J. Dulian Exemption TrustApril20252025-OTA-223NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
T. ClaybornApril20252025-OTA-221NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
D. TarabetzApril20252025-OTA-220NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
G. Merrill and F. MerrillApril20252025-OTA-219NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
H. Gunderson and D. Gunderson (Dec'd)April20252025-OTA-218NonprecedentialGross income (IRC 61); claimed deductions; burden of proof
E. DardoonApril20252025-OTA-217NonprecedentialEstimation of income; statute of limitations for FTB to issue an NPA (R&TC 19057, 19087)
Luminello, Inc.April20252025-OTA-216NonprecedentialDishonored payment penalty (R&TC 19134; IRC 6657)
S. Lothrop and M. LothropApril20252025-OTA-214NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. BasisoApril20252025-OTA-212NonprecedentialMortgage interest deduction; real property tax deduction (equitable owner) (beneficial owner) (IRC 163, 164)
M. Ruscito and P. RuscitoApril20252025-OTA-211NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
D. Swartzendruber and E. SwartzendruberApril20252025-OTA-210NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
J. Lin and D. LinApril20252025-OTA-208NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); frivolous appeal penalty (R&TC 19714)
Z. Radman-ByrnesApril20252025-OTA-207NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Topline Capital Partners, LPApril20252025-OTA-206NonprecedentialPer-partner late filing penalty (R&TC 19172); collection cost recovery fee (R&TC 19254); interest abatement
V. Randall and B. RandallApril20252025-OTA-205NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
Applied Biomedical Research LLCApril20252025-OTA-204NonprecedentialPer-member late filing penalty (R&TC 19172); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
Basiso Group LLCApril20252025-OTA-203NonprecedentialBusiness expense deductions (meals, travel, accounting) (IRC 162, 274); Cohan rule
A. Aslan and J. AslanApril20252025-OTA-201NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
J. Acosta and B. AcostaApril20252025-OTA-200NonprecedentialTax payments (allegedly applied to wrong tax year(s))
O. SchumacherApril20252025-OTA-198NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Home Slice Enterprises, Inc.April20252025-OTA-197NonprecedentialMinimum franchise tax (R&TC 23153); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142); interest abatement
S. McCarthyApril20252025-OTA-195NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
J. RamirezApril20252025-OTA-194NonprecedentialFederal adjustment
R. Polito and J. PolitoApril20252025-OTA-193SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Brian R. Gantwerker, M.D., A Medical CorporationApril20252025-OTA-192SCPNonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); per-shareholder late filing penalty (R&TC 19172.5)
J. AndrewsApril20252025-OTA-191SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
J. RuizApril20252025-OTA-190SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
E. Paniagua and E. AsturiasApril20252025-OTA-189SCPNonprecedentialFederal adjustments; accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164)
P. Ruiz and M. RuizApril20252025-OTA-188SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
W. DavisApril20252025-OTA-187SCPNonprecedentialCollection cost recovery fee (R&TC 19254); interest abatement
Monjeri Investments LLCApril20252025-OTA-186SCPNonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); per-partner late filing penalty (R&TC 19172); interest abatement
E. LeBrun - PFR OpinionApril20252025-OTA-173NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (newly discovered evidence, insufficient evidence, contrary to law, error in law)
E. LeBrunApril20252025-OTA-172NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
G. HawkinsMarch20252025-OTA-171NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
V. ToMarch20252025-OTA-170NonprecedentialElectronic payment (e-pay) penalty (R&TC 19011.5)
L. Boaventura-Delanoe (Requesting Spouse) and P. Boaventura-Delanoe (Non-Requesting Spouse)March20252025-OTA-168NonprecedentialInnocent spouse relief (R&TC 18533(b); R&TC 19006)
D. EisanMarch20252025-OTA-167NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
M. GreyMarch20252025-OTA-166NonprecedentialFederal adjustments
The RJ Paul Family Limited Partnership; and Town Center Family LPMarch20252025-OTA-165NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
D. LeeMarch20252025-OTA-164NonprecedentialFederal adjustments; accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164); interest abatement
R. Diaz GomezMarch20252025-OTA-163NonprecedentialEarned income tax credit (EITC) (IRC 32; R&TC 17052)
A. CallisonMarch20252025-OTA-162NonprecedentialFederal adjustments
S. Herbert and J. HerbertMarch20252025-OTA-161NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
K. LenoverMarch20252025-OTA-160NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
E. Crain (Non-Requesting Spouse) and K. Crain (Requesting Spouse)-March20252025-OTA-159NonprecedentialInnocent spouse relief (R&TC 18533(f); R&TC 18533(i))
E. DavilaMarch20252025-OTA-157NonprecedentialEarned income tax credit (EITC) (IRC 32; R&TC 17052)
O. CohenMarch20252025-OTA-156NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
A. NechutaMarch20252025-OTA-152NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Blowhole Productions LLCMarch20252025-OTA-151NonprecedentialPer-partner late filing penalty (R&TC 19172); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
T. ZimmermanMarch20252025-OTA-149NonprecedentialGross income (IRC 61); California subtraction
S. SchatzMarch20252025-OTA-148NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
S. Ledson and A. LedsonMarch20252025-OTA-147NonprecedentialCharitable contribution (conservation easement) carryover (IRC 170; R&TC 17024.5)
Travis Industries, IncMarch20252025-OTA-146NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (corporation) (R&TC 19142); interest abatement
S. Forem and A. ForemMarch20252025-OTA-145NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
T. Citrano and E. CitranoMarch20252025-OTA-144SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
A. Setayesh and A. EjtehadiMarch20252025-OTA-143SCPNonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
A. Crouch Jr. and W. Crouch - PFR OpinionMarch20252025-OTA-142NonprecedentialStandard for petition for rehearing (contrary to law)
A. Crouch Jr. and W. CrouchMarch20252025-OTA-141NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
A. Markowski - PFR OpinionMarch20252025-OTA-140NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law, insufficient evidence)
A. MarkowskiMarch20252025-OTA-139NonprecedentialNonresident individual (sole proprietorship) wrote computer code while living in Masacheutes for a California company (Reg. 17951-4(c)); benefit of services (Reg. 25136-2); estimation of income (did not file a CA return) (R&TC 19087); last known address (R&TC 18416)
Davis Ventures, Ltd. I - PFR OpinionMarch20252025-OTA-138NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (newly discovered evidence)
Davis Ventures, Ltd. IMarch20252025-OTA-137NonprecedentialPer-partner late filing penalty (R&TC 19172)
Y. GarciaFebruary20252025-OTA-128NonprecedentialGross income (California subtraction) (IRC 61); interest abatement
Sockeye Trading Company Inc.February20252025-OTA-127NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (S corporation) (R&TC 19142, 19144); interest abatement
N. Basilio and S. BasilioFebruary20252025-OTA-126NonprecedentialResidency (R&TC 19014, 19041); community property
E. GozlanFebruary20252025-OTA-125NonprecedentialStatute of limitations for FTB to issue an NPA (R&TC 18622, 19057, 19059, 19060); accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164; IRC 6662)
B. SpenceFebruary20252025-OTA-124NonprecedentialEstimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136: IRC 6654)
J. VanburenFebruary20252025-OTA-121NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
C. ShortlandFebruary20252025-OTA-120NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
Casiano Lancaster Investments, LLCFebruary20252025-OTA-119NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); per-member/partner LLC late filing penalty (R&TC 19172); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); late payment penalty (R&TC 19132); underpayment of estimated LLC fee penalty (R&TC 17942); filing enforcement cost recovery fee (R&TC 19254); interest abatement
D. Khiaban and T. KhiabanFebruary20252025-OTA-118NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136; IRC 6654)
Tronox US Holdings Inc. & SubsidiariesFebruary20252025-OTA-117NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
C. MitchellFebruary20252025-OTA-116NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); OTA jurisdiction
E. ChaoFebruary20252025-OTA-115NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
H. Macias and W. PujolsFebruary20252025-OTA-114NonprecedentialFederal adjustments
C. Hall and M. HallFebruary20252025-OTA-113NonprecedentialNonqualified stock options, restricted stock units (vesting, exercise, California source income, residency) (R&TC 17014, 17041; IRC 83); OTA jurisdiction (Reg. 30104(d))
E. Macasaet and M. Rosales-MacasaetFebruary20252025-OTA-112NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
D. AnglemyerFebruary20252025-OTA-111NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136; IRC 6654)
Panadyne, IncFebruary20252025-OTA-109NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133)
The Kayyem Trust; R. Kayyem and M. KayyemFebruary20252025-OTA-108NonprecedentialLike-kind exchange (actual receipt, constructive receipt) (IRC 1031; Reg. 1.1031(k))
S. Bhullar and A. BhullarFebruary20252025-OTA-107NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
V. MeltonFebruary20252025-OTA-106NonprecedentialInnocent spouse relief (R&TC 18533(f))
C. Rayner and A. RaynerFebruary20252025-OTA-105NonprecedentialGross income (California subtraction) (IRC 61)
N. Menon and P. TyagiFebruary20252025-OTA-104NonprecedentialResidency (R&TC 17014, 17041); California method
T. Anderson and L. AndersonFebruary20252025-OTA-102NonprecedentialFederal adjustments
J. Dunn and B. DunnFebruary20252025-OTA-100NonprecedentialPartner's distributive share of partnership loss (IRC 702); net operating loss (NOL) carryback (R&TC 17276)
S. ElderFebruary20252025-OTA-099NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
S. AdamyanFebruary20252025-OTA-098NonprecedentialGross income (zero return, no wages, not an employee) (IRC 61); frivolous appeal penalty (R&TC 19714)
J. VoightFebruary20252025-OTA-097NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
G. Hitson-O'NealFebruary20252025-OTA-096SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
C. ChanFebruary20252025-OTA-095SCPNonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); interest abatement
Titan Law Firm PCFebruary20252025-OTA-094SCPNonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
Metro Mortgage Group, LLCFebruary20252025-OTA-093SCPNonprecedentialAnnual LLC tax (R&TC 17941); per-shareholder late filing penalty (elected treatment as S corp) (19172.5); demand penalty (R&TC 19133); filing enforcement fee (R&TC 19254)
B. Morales and M. MoralesFebruary20252025-OTA-092SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
E. Hamblin - PFR OpinionFebruary20252025-OTA-091NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (irregularity in the proceedings)
E. HamblinFebruary20252025-OTA-090NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
S. Lee - PFR OpinionFebruary20252025-OTA-073NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (newly discovered evidence)
S. LeeFebruary20252025-OTA-072NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087)
S. Orlaski - PFR OpinionFebruary20252025-OTA-071NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
S. OrlaskiFebruary20252025-OTA-070NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
A. Soerjohadi and S. Soerjohadi - PFR OpinionFebruary20252025-OTA-069NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
A. Soerjohadi and S. SoerjohadiFebruary20252025-OTA-068NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
W. Douglas and R. Douglas (Deceased)January20252025-OTA-066NonprecedentialFederal adjustments; accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164); interest abatement
J. JonesJanuary20252025-OTA-065NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
J. Middleman and V. MiddlemanJanuary20252025-OTA-064NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
N. Pathak and A. PathakJanuary20252025-OTA-063NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
A. StarkJanuary20252025-OTA-062NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); demand penalty (R&TC 19133) filing enforcement fee (R&TC 19254); interest abatement
M. Villareal CruzJanuary20252025-OTA-061NonprecedentialEarned income tax credit (EITC)
S. FerreiraJanuary20252025-OTA-060NonprecedentialResidency (safe harbor) (R&TC 17014; Reg. 17014)
C. SwitzerJanuary20252025-OTA-059NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
R. JohnsonJanuary20252025-OTA-058NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
R. HerbJanuary20252025-OTA-057NonprecedentialFederal adjustments; accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164); interest abatement
M. Yok-CarrJanuary20252025-OTA-056NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136; Reg. 6654); collection cost recovery fee (R&TC 19254); interest abatement
C. TatJanuary20252025-OTA-055NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306); financial disability (R&TC 19316)
BeerBaby Ventures LLCJanuary20252025-OTA-054NonprecedentialPer-partner late filing penalty (R&TC 19172)
I. DoritJanuary20252025-OTA-053NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19136; IRC 6654)
M. Mook and L. MookJanuary20252025-OTA-051NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
B. ZeldinJanuary20252025-OTA-050NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
K. SarafJanuary20252025-OTA-047NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
SMC Networks, Inc.January20252025-OTA-046NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132)
Odorzx, Inc.January20252025-OTA-044NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); electronic funds transfer (EFT) penalty (R&TC 19011)
J. WuJanuary20252025-OTA-042NonprecedentialFederal adjustments
Estate of Donald Frank RiaskaJanuary20252025-OTA-040NonprecedentialLate payment penalty (R&TC 19132); interest abatement
J. OmidiJanuary20252025-OTA-038NonprecedentialResidency (R&TC 17014; Reg. 17014); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131)
R. Gault, Jr.January20252025-OTA-037NonprecedentialStatute of limitation for FTB to issue NPA (R&TC 19057)
J. MitchellJanuary20252025-OTA-036NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
S. SoteloJanuary20252025-OTA-035PPrecedentialEarned income tax credit (EITC)
E. Marshall and M. MarshallJanuary20252025-OTA-033NonprecedentialDemand penalty (R&TC 19133)
R. Cain and K. CainJanuary20252025-OTA-032NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
W. BlaufussJanuary20252025-OTA-031NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
P. ReynosoJanuary20252025-OTA-030NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
H. Nouri and M. NouriJanuary20252025-OTA-028NonprecedentialFederal adjustments
M. PerskyJanuary20252025-OTA-027NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
Ono Solutions, Inc.January20252025-OTA-025NonprecedentialLate filing penalty (R&TC 19131); per-shareholder late filing penalty (R&TC 19172.5); estimated tax penalty (R&TC 19142, 19144)
C. PadronJanuary20252025-OTA-024NonprecedentialResidency (part-year resident) (R&TC 17014, 17015, 17015.5)
J. ThompsonJanuary20252025-OTA-023NonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
J. Yadegar and S. Samuel-YadegarJanuary20252025-OTA-022SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
S. FoxJanuary20252025-OTA-021SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
R. LiJanuary20252025-OTA-020SCPNonprecedentialStatute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 19306)
R. VillafuerteJanuary20252025-OTA-019SCPNonprecedentialRidesharing credit carryover (R&TC 17053, 17053.1, 23605)
K. Saraiya and M. Saraiya - PFRJanuary20252025-OTA-018SCPNonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law)
K. Saraiya and M. SaraiyaJanuary20252025-OTA-017SCPNonprecedentialOther state tax credit (OSTC) (R&TC 18001, 19311.5)
T. Gilbert - PFRJanuary20252025-OTA-016SCPNonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence)
T. GilbertJanuary20252025-OTA-015SCPNonprecedentialFederal adjustments
K. Demler and M. Demler - PFRJanuary20252025-OTA-014NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing
K. Demler and M. DemlerJanuary20252025-OTA-013NonprecedentialResearch and development (R&D) credit (family-owned egg ranch) (IRC 41)
M. Scanlan - PFRJanuary20252025-OTA-010NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (error in law)
M. ScanlanJanuary20252025-OTA-009NonprecedentialEstimation of income (R&TC 19087); late filing penalty (R&TC 19131); frivolous appeal penalty (R&TC 19714)
M. Gelman and R. Gelman - PFRJanuary20252025-OTA-008NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (irregularity in proceedings, insufficient evidence, error in law)
M. Gelman and R. GelmanJanuary20252025-OTA-007NonprecedentialEffective date of partnership (backdating agreement); California does not conform to TEFRA; duty of consistency
C. Chien - PFRJanuary20252025-OTA-006NonprecedentialStandard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law)
C. ChienJanuary20252025-OTA-005NonprecedentialGain on sale (IRC 1001); adjusted basis of property sold (R&TC 1011, 1012, 1016); depreciation recapture (IRC 1250); Cohan rule; principal residence exclusion (IRC 121); accuracy-related penalty (R&TC 19164)