Primary Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Website: https://www.irs.gov
- Purpose:
- Federal income tax collection and administration.
- Tax forms, filing, and refunds.
- Individual and business tax information.
- Taxpayer advocacy and relief programs.
- Key Resources:
- Free File Program
- E-File for Individuals
- Where’s My Refund?
- U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Website: https://home.treasury.gov
- Purpose:
- Oversight of the IRS.
- Federal tax policy development.
- Administers programs related to public debt and economic stability.
- Key Bureau:
- Bureau of the Fiscal Service: Handles federal payments, collections, and tax refunds. https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Website: https://www.ssa.gov
- Purpose:
- Manages Social Security taxes (collected through FICA or SECA).
- Provides benefits calculators and statements.
- Offers resources for employers regarding wage reporting.
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
- Website: https://www.dol.gov
- Purpose:
- Administers payroll taxes related to unemployment insurance.
- Offers guidance on payroll compliance for employers.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- Website: https://www.fdic.gov
- Purpose:
- Oversees compliance with financial regulations affecting taxes for banking institutions.
- Provides information on tax-related financial fraud and scams.
- Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)
- Website: https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov
- Purpose:
- Independent organization within the IRS.
- Assists taxpayers in resolving complex or persistent tax issues.
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Website: https://www.sba.gov
- Purpose:
- Offers tax-related guidance for small businesses.
- Administers loan and relief programs with tax implications (e.g., PPP).
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Website: https://www.cbp.gov
- Purpose:
- Collects duties and taxes on imported goods.
- Administers the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Website: https://www.usda.gov
- Purpose:
- Provides guidance on tax credits and incentives for agricultural businesses.
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Website: https://www.ftc.gov
- Purpose:
- Protects consumers from tax-related scams.
- Offers fraud reporting and prevention tips.
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
- Website: https://www.fincen.gov
- Purpose:
- Monitors tax compliance for financial institutions.
- Enforces anti-money laundering and tax evasion regulations.
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Website: https://www.sec.gov
- Purpose:
- Provides information on tax implications for investments.
- Regulates financial reporting for publicly traded companies.
- USA.gov – Taxes
- Website: https://www.usa.gov/taxes
- Purpose:
- Centralized hub for federal tax resources and information.
- Benefits.gov
- Website: https://www.benefits.gov
- Purpose:
- Information on federal tax relief and assistance programs.
State-Level Agencies
- California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
- Website: https://www.ftb.ca.gov
- Purpose: State income tax for individuals and businesses.
- California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- Website: https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
- Purpose: Sales, use, and special taxes.
- Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Website: https://edd.ca.gov
- Purpose: Payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, and disability insurance.
- Board of Equalization (BOE)
- Website: https://www.boe.ca.gov
- Purpose: Property taxes and tax on specific goods like alcohol and fuel.
- California Tax Service Center
- Website: https://www.taxes.ca.gov
- Purpose: Central hub for California tax resources for individuals and businesses.
- CalFile
- Website: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/calfile
- Purpose: Free online filing for state taxes.
- California Disaster Assistance
- Website: https://www.caloes.ca.gov
- Purpose: Information on tax relief for disaster victims.
Los Angeles County Tax Agencies and Resources
- Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC)
- Website: https://ttc.lacounty.gov
- Purpose: Property tax payments, refunds, and delinquency information.
- Special assessments and property tax sale auctions.
- Contact: (888) 807-2111
- Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor
- Website: https://assessor.lacounty.gov
- Purpose:
- Property valuation and assessment.
- Property tax exemptions (e.g., homeowner’s, veteran’s, or disaster relief exemptions).
- Contact: (213) 974-3211
- California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) (Regional Office in LA County)
- Website: https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
- Local Offices:
- Culver City Field Office: (310) 342-1000
- Van Nuys Field Office: (818) 904-2300
- Purpose:
- Sales and use tax compliance.
- Special taxes (alcohol, tobacco, fuel, etc.).
- Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
Los Angeles Field Office
- Website: https://www.ftb.ca.gov
- Purpose:
- State income tax services.
- Filing assistance, account adjustments, and state-level tax relief.
- Contact: (800) 852-5711
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (Local Office)
Los Angeles Office
- Website: https://www.irs.gov
- Purpose:
- Federal income taxes, tax account issues, and disaster relief.
- Individual taxpayer assistance.
- Location: Federal Building, 300 N Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Contact: (800) 829-1040
Specialized Agencies and Resources
- Employment Development Department (EDD) (Los Angeles Area Office)
- Website: https://edd.ca.gov
- Purpose:
- Payroll taxes for businesses.
- State unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and paid family leave programs.
- Board of Equalization (BOE) (District Office in Culver City)
- Website: https://www.boe.ca.gov
- Purpose:
- Oversight of property tax administration.
- Alcohol and fuel tax administration.
- California Tax Service Center
- Website: https://www.taxes.ca.gov
- Purpose:
- Resource hub for individual and business tax information across California, including Los Angeles County.
- City of Los Angeles Office of Finance
- Website: https://finance.lacity.org
- Purpose:
- Business tax registration and renewals for businesses operating within the City of Los Angeles.
- Special tax programs and exemptions.
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