by webadmin | Aug 20, 2021 | For Native Individuals, Indian Wills, Self-Help, Taxes
By Mike Godbe, CILS Bishop office Staff Attorney It is often said, “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Because taxation in Indian Country is often uncertain (e.g., sales and use tax, property tax, etc.), this leaves death as the only certainty...
by webadmin | May 14, 2021 | Self-Help, Special Benefits, Taxes
By Ryan Buuck, LMU Loyola Law School, J.D./M.B.A. Dual Degree Candidate Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new economic recovery package that will include $12 billion of direct payments to residents of the State of California. These payments will be like the...
by Nicole Scott | Feb 1, 2017 | Self-Help, Special Benefits, Taxes
Enrolled Tribal Member Certification Form (FTB Form 3504) On January 2, 2017, the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), the agency tasked with collecting state income taxes from residents, introduced Form FTB 3504, Enrolled Tribal Member Certification Form, on its...
by BHdesign15 | Apr 18, 2013 | For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, Taxes
TRIBAL ALERT FTB: RESERVATION SOURCE INCOME —- NOT SUBJECT TO TAXATION Tribal leaders please circulate to all members The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has determined that income earned by a tribal member who lives and works on his or her reservation are not subject...
by BHdesign15 | Apr 3, 2013 | For Tribes or Tribal Orgs, Taxes
TRIBAL ALERT April 4, 2013 FTB TO RESCIND ‘TRIBAL SOURCE’ PRACTICE – THOSE WHO FILED 2008 STATE INCOME TAXES HAVE UNTIL APRIL 15, 2013 TO FILE APPEAL & PRESERVE THEIR RIGHTS: Tribal leaders please circulate to all members The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)...
by BHdesign15 | Jan 30, 2013 | For Native Individuals, Taxes
Free Tax Assistance For Low-Income Workers Call us for assistance or follow the link to complete your own online 2012 Tax Returns California Indian Legal Services (CILS) has begun offering its free tax assistance services. Those interested in free assistance should...