8.
Explain how and when the participants became aware of a California filing obligation:
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9.
Did the participants employ tax professionals? If yes, specify the tax years and the type of tax professional (i.e., CPA,
accounting firm, tax attorney, etc.):
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10.
What information, if any, did the participants provide to the tax professionals regarding their connection to California
to require the filing of tax returns in this state?
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11.
What advice, if any, did the tax professionals provide to the participants that was relied upon by the participants as
the rationale for not filing the required California tax returns:
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12.
Confirm if the participants will submit a statement under penalty of perjury from the tax professionals confirming the
information provided by the participants and the advice they provided to the participants regarding filing obligations
in California? If no, explain why:
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13.
If the participants did not consult with tax professionals regarding California filing requirements, did the participants
have personnel with tax experience during the tax years requested for FCA consideration? If yes, state their
classification:
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14.
When was your firm first retained by the participants regarding their California filing requirements for the tax years
they request an FCA:
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15.
Provide the estimated California tax liability due for each tax year and each participant:
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