State Tax Agencies

State tax agencies operate the same commercial pipeline as the IRS. The same Equity principles apply — with state-specific adjustments taught in the course. Some state agencies are more aggressive than the IRS. Some are more responsive.

The California Franchise Tax Board is widely considered the most aggressive tax agency in the country. One student had wages garnished by the FTB for years. After two and a half years of consistent Equity work — no fancy inquiry notices, just the core process applied persistently — the FTB returned the garnished wages.

If the FTB can be compelled, any state agency can.

State agencies equity has been applied to:

• California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
• State income tax departments
• Department of Revenue (various states)
• State unemployment agencies
• Workers compensation boards

International equivalents:

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — students have received CRA letters confirming no further action required. Australian Taxation Office (ATO). HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) — United Kingdom. Revenue Commissioners — Ireland.