How Have California FTB Tax Audits Changed in the Past Year?

The nature and practice of California tax enforcement has undergone a relatively unobserved but profound transformation over the last twelve months. While many taxpayers still envision an audit as a face-to-face meeting with a state official, the reality is that the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has largely moved toward a high-velocity, digital-first strategy. Understanding the question of “how have California FTB tax audits changed?” requires looking past the idea of traditional "desk audits" and... By: Allen Barron, Inc.