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| General Tax Law Bureau |
| The General Tax Law Bureau is responsible for the administration and
enforcement of the provisions of the Corporation Tax Law and the Personal Income
Tax Law other than those involving apportionment and administration. Major functions
include protests, appeals, litigation support, advice memorandums, review of
legislation and forms, and coordination with other branches of the Department on
common issues. |
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| Manager/Staff |
| Çağlar Çağlayan, Bureau Director |
(916) 845-4334 |
| Ron Babcock, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-4629 |
| Michael Cornez, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-5305 |
| Robert Dunn, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-3338 |
| David Gemmingen, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-3480 |
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| Section A |
| Terri Wignall, Lead |
(916) 845-3020 |
| Maria Brosterhous |
(916) 845-7651 |
| Raul Escatel |
(916) 845-5520 |
| Christopher Haskins |
(916) 845-7652 |
| Ronald Hofsdal |
(916) 845-7784 |
| Irina Iskander Krasavtseva |
(916) 845-7469 |
| Jenna Mayfield |
(916) 845-7965 |
| Christopher Parker |
(916) 845-6606 |
| Kent Summers |
(916) 845-3119 |
| Adam Susz |
(916) 845-7066 |
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| Section B |
| Terry Collins, Lead |
(916) 845-7266 |
| Daniel Biedler |
(916) 845-4745 |
| William Gardner |
(916) 845-3318 |
| Judy Hirano |
(916) 845-6831 |
| Natasha Page |
(916) 845-6729 |
| John Penfield |
(916) 845-5232 |
| Jeanne Sibert |
(916) 845-5554 |
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| Section C |
| William Hilson, Jr., Lead |
(916) 845-3741 |
| **Katie Courtnier |
(916) 845-6736 |
| Scott DePeel |
(916) 845-5529 |
| Ann Hodges |
(916) 845-3088 |
| Shane Hofeling |
(916) 845-4581 |
| Valerie Leclerc |
(916) 845-3693 |
| Jason Riley |
(916) 845-6534 |
| Renel Sapiandante |
(916) 845-5508 |
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| Section D |
| Debra Petersen, Lead |
(916) 845-6305 |
| ** Susan Allair |
(916) 845-6976
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| Susanne Coakley |
(916) 845-5490 |
| Ian Foster |
(916) 845-5283 |
| **Jeff Garnier |
(916) 845-5322 |
| **Michael Hamersley |
(916) 845-6822 |
| Roman Johnston |
(916) 845-5882 |
| Ellen Little |
(916) 845-7728 |
| David Lopez |
(916) 845-6894 |
| Michael D. Vigil |
(916) 845-7902 |
| Todd Watkins |
(916) 845-2966 |
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| **Denotes staff other than attorney in General Tax Law Bureau |
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| Technical Resources Bureau |
| The Technical Resources Bureau contains the Legislation, Policy
& Review, and the Administrative Support sections. The Legislation, Policy &
Review section is responsible for coordinating, noticing and providing advice
regarding FTB board meetings, coordinating FTB
publications (including FTB legal rulings
and FTB Notices) providing legal advice regarding
legislation, and coordinating the adoption process and publication of regulations. The
Administrative Support section is responsible for budgeting, business and facilities
planning, technical and clerical support, and office management. |
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| Manager/Staff |
| Patrick Kusiak, Bureau Director |
(916) 845-6479 |
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| Legislation, Policy & Review Section |
| **Freddie Cauton |
(916) 845-7262 |
| Tommy Leung, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-5507 |
| Doug Powers, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-4962 |
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| Administrative Support Section |
| **Eric Yadao, Supervisor |
(916) 845-5105 |
| **Karen Barkey |
(916) 845-3933 |
| **Eldra Benjamin |
(916) 845-4618 |
| **Thaddeus Carder |
(916) 845-3350 |
| **Dawn Casey |
(916) 845-3353 |
| **Christy Keith |
(916) 845-6080 |
| **TaNita Martinez |
(916) 845-7199 |
| **Kristina North |
(916) 845-6978 |
| **Joanna Palisoc |
(916) 845-5894 |
| **Patti Price |
(916) 845-5381 |
| **Kristina Tonis |
(916) 845-6336 |
| **Samantha Vuong |
(916) 845-6117 |
| **Kate Warren |
(916) 845-6634 |
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| **Denotes staff other than attorney in Legal
Affairs Bureau |
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| Settlement
Bureau |
| The Settlement Bureau is responsible for negotiating
settlements of civil tax matters in dispute consistent with a reasonable evaluation of
the costs and risks associated with the litigation of these matters. A civil tax matter
in dispute is the protest of a Notice of Proposed Assessment, the appeal of a Notice of
Action to the Board of Equalization or a pending claim for refund. Detailed information
about requesting settlement and the settlement process can be found in
FTB Notice 2007-2. |
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| Manager/Staff |
| Pat Bittner, Bureau Director |
(916) 845-5624 |
| Larry Bobiles, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-3333 |
| Tom Busch, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-7340 |
| George McLaughlin, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-6041 |
| Charlotte Meisel, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-3317 |
| Tony Tessier, Technical Specialist |
(916) 845-6466 |
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| Section A |
| Alison Clark |
(916) 845-3365 |
| Sean Sullivan |
(916) 845-7989 |
| Brian Van Slyke |
(916) 845-3574 |
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| Section B |
| **Howard Van Volkinburg, Manager |
(916) 845-4933 |
| **James Heckenlaible |
(916) 845-3025 |
| **Patricia Kemp |
(916) 845-7353 |
| **Donna Lapp |
(916) 845-5329 |
| **James Malone |
(916) 845-4784 |
| **Cindy Rogers |
(916) 845-4891 |
| **Merry Whitcomb |
(916) 845-3980 |
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| **Denotes staff other than attorney in Settlement Bureau |
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| Tax Administration and Procedure Bureau |
| The Tax Administration and Procedure Bureau represents
and provides guidance to the Department with respect to administrative
and procedural issues arising under the Revenue and Taxation Code
and the Administration of Franchise and Income Tax Law. The TAP
Bureau also handles protest, appeal and litigation cases involving
these areas of law. In addition, the TAP Bureau is responsible for
the administration of the appeals function. The General Counsel
section of the bureau provides legal advice regarding non-tax legal
matters and tax collection matters for the department and represents
the department in personnel actions and out-of-state bankruptcy
actions. There are two sections in the Bureau, the Tax Procedure
Section and the General Counsel Section. |
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| Manager/Staff |
| Elleene Tessier, Bureau Director |
(916) 845-3364 |
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| Tax Procedure |
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| Section A |
| Jozel Brunett, Lead |
(916) 845-6467 |
| Kathleen Cooke |
(916) 845-6768 |
| **Greg Heninger |
(916) 845-3592 |
| Mark McEvilly |
(916) 845-3315 |
| **Andrew O'Boyle |
(916) 845-4305 |
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| Section B |
| Jean Cramer, Lead |
(916) 845-6408 |
| **George Damon |
(916) 845-6803 |
| **Lisa Lawson |
(916) 845-3946 |
| Jane Perez |
(916) 845-6087 |
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| Section C |
| Bruce Langston, Lead |
(916) 845-3337 |
| Kenneth Davis |
(916) 845-3839 |
| Diane Ewing |
(916) 845-6836 |
| L. "Red" Gobuty |
(916) 845-7855 |
| Delinda Tamagni |
(916) 845-5089 |
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| Section D |
| Craig Scott, Lead |
(916) 845-6510 |
| ** Anne Mazur |
(916) 845-5404 |
| Suzanne Small |
(916) 845-3066 |
| Mary Yee |
(916) 845-3725 |
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| General Counsel |
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| **Darlene Wasielewski, Section-Secretary |
(916) 845-3396 |
| **Denise Sherlund-Sutherland |
(916) 845-5815 |
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| Section A |
| Edwin (Tim) Shea, Manager |
(916) 845-6838 |
| Mark Carroll |
(916) 845-3288 |
| Dennis Haase |
(916) 845-3187 |
| Meghan McEvilly |
(916) 845-5209 |
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| Section B |
| Todd Bailey, Lead |
(916) 845-6340 |
| Carissa Lynch |
(916) 845-7835 |
| Nancy Parker |
(916) 845-7968 |
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| **Denotes staff other than attorney in Tax Administration and Procedure Bureau |
