If you suspect that an individual or company is not complying with the tax laws, you can report that information to the Franchise Tax Board.
- Phone: (800) 540-3453
- Mail: Franchise Tax Board
P.O. Box 1565
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741
- Fax: (916) 843-2060
Please include the following details if available:
- Individual/business name.
- Marital status.
- Spouse's name.
- Individual/business address.
- Alleged tax violation.
- How you became aware of the alleged violation.
- Availability of supporting documents.
- Asset information (vehicles, property, etc.).
- Have you provided this information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or other state agency? If yes, please provide the agency/department name and contact person.
- Do you have reason to believe the taxpayer is dangerous?
- Your contact information (optional).
- Your relationship to taxpayer.
Note: If you want to give us information about tax shelter transactions and activities, please use the Tax Shelter Hotline.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can the taxpayer find out my identity?
No. You are not required to give us any identifying information. However, if you choose to provide us with your personal information the Franchise Tax Board will treat that information as confidential unless compelled by law.
- What is tax fraud?
Tax fraud includes fraudulent filing (or non-filing) of state corporate income, personal income, or employer withholding tax returns.
- After I have provided information to the Franchise Tax Board, can
I receive updates on the investigation?
No. Franchise Tax Board cannot disclose information on any action taken against an individual or business to a third party.
- If FTB uses the information I provided to create an assessment,
will I be rewarded?
No. Franchise Tax Board does not pay rewards for informant information.