so...i get a paper in the mail today that states i owe the state of California $450 for the 2005 tax year. the thing is, i was never ever in california for 2005, let alone being a legal resident of cali to pay taxes. i tried calling the california tax board, but they said "were not taking phone calls". i am not paying that. i can't. so...what are my options? hiring a tax lawyer, and paying 450 anyway? or just contact my National Guard unit for options, or talk with the cali tax board directly?
and my line of thinking is that in the Army, you pay state taxes for your Home of record, not where you currently are stationed at. am i right?
california is broke, and is trying to screw anyone and everyone that set foot in california.