CA. BOE Failure to file Quarterly Tax Return Notice

[Lucho]

Prospective client came to my office asking for help. He recently opened a small food business in September 5, 2009; and Ca. BOE just sent a letter reminding him that no record indicates that sales and use tax return have being reported for the quarter (this is true). All he showed me was all the daily tapes from the sales but nothing else. Reason for notice says: Failure to File 3rd Quarter 2009 tax Return.

Because this is new for me, I would appreciate any CA member of this forum to guide me on how to proceed. I have being checking the BOE website for guidance but I could not find any sales tax return form.

Actually, at the time of posting this message I found the BOE “Sales and Use Tax Forms and Applications” showing tons of forms and but no idea for me which one is the appropriate one to use.

I thank you in advance and wish Happy Holydays to everyone.

Lucho

[kcjenkins]

Lucho, I's suggest you call the BOE help number, they are very nice about helping you get new businesses set up correctly.

[Lucho]

Lucho, I's suggest you call the BOE help number, they are very nice about helping you get new businesses set up correctly.

Thank you KC.

Lucho

[Tax Prep by Deb]

Lucho, I's suggest you call the BOE help number, they are very nice about helping you get new businesses set up correctly.

To go along with KC, when you do call them (I would suggest using the phone number on the notice as this puts you in direct contact with the person managing your clients account, explain to them that this is a start up business and that you need the form and instructions. Depending on whether your client is in a district area (that is in a city or county that collects more than 8.25% it should be very easy to figure. Once you have the form send me a personal message and I'll be happy to help in any way I can. Let the person your talking to know that you are working on it and they will probably give you some extra time. The first notice sent, although they look very intimidating, is usually the first step in a very long process. The second letter usually contains a date and time for a hearing to determine whether they are going to revoke the seller's permit. That is the letter that makes me nervouse!

Deb!

[Lucho]

To go along with KC, when you do call them (I would suggest using the phone number on the notice as this puts you in direct contact with the person managing your clients account, explain to them that this is a start up business and that you need the form and instructions. Depending on whether your client is in a district area (that is in a city or county that collects more than 8.25% it should be very easy to figure. Once you have the form send me a personal message and I'll be happy to help in any way I can. Let the person your talking to know that you are working on it and they will probably give you some extra time. The first notice sent, although they look very intimidating, is usually the first step in a very long process. The second letter usually contains a date and time for a hearing to determine whether they are going to revoke the seller's permit. That is the letter that makes me nervouse!

Deb!

Thank Deb. I will follow your instructions

Lucho