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Bellflower, CA Tax FAQs

• Where does the Tax Court hold trial sessions closest to Bellflower, California?

  The closest Tax Court that holds trial sessions near Bellflower is the United States Tax Court in Los Angeles, Rooms 1167 and 1174 of the Edward R. Roybal Center & Federal Building, 255 E. Temple Street.

• Where is the low-income taxpayer clinic that is closest to Bellflower, California?

  There are a few low-income taxpayer clinics located near Bellflower. These include the Bet Tzedek Legal Services Tax Clinic, KYCC Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, and Pepperdine University LITC, all located in Los Angeles.

• What happens if you paid property tax late in Bellflower?

  In Bellflower, property owners have an obligation to pay their property taxes by the specified due date. If a property owner fails to make the payment on time, the unpaid amount will be categorized as delinquent. As a consequence, a penalty charge of 10% will be applied to the delinquent portion. Additionally, in the case of a second installment, a one-time administrative fee will also be imposed.

• Are there any tax incentives for small businesses in Bellflower?

  In Bellflower, qualified small businesses can receive the California small business hiring tax credit, which offers a $1,000 tax credit for each new qualified employee, up to a maximum of $100,000. To qualify, they must have had 100 or fewer employees as of December 31, 2019, experienced a 50% decrease in gross receipts during a specific three-month period in 2020 compared to 2019, and not be required for a combined tax report under the California Tax and Revenue Code’s specific sections.

• What happens if you cannot pay your taxes in full in Bellflower?

  If you cannot pay your taxes in full in Bellflower, you can request a payment plan online to make gradual payments over time and avoid extra penalties and interest. Most taxpayers with an outstanding balance are eligible for a payment plan, with payment amounts greater than $10 accepted. However, if your case involves bankruptcy, probate, or receivership proceedings, existing approved payment plans, or revoked seller's permits or licenses, you cannot apply for a payment plan online.

• Where can you find free tax preparation assistance in Bellflower?

  Eligible individuals in Bellflower can receive free tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. One of the nearest VITA locations is the Long Beach CAP located at 117 West Victoria Street in Long Beach. To locate other nearby VITA locations, you can visit the IRS website at https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/jsp/vita.jsp?zip=90706&lat=33.8822393&lng=-118.1239717&radius=100 or reach out to the Bellflower City Hall for additional information.

• Can you pay your taxes online in Bellflower?

  In Bellflower, you have the option to make electronic payments for your property taxes at https://vcheck.ttc.lacounty.gov/index.php 24/7 until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the delinquency date. Electronic check payments do not incur any additional costs. Alternatively, you can use major credit cards or debit cards. However, credit or debit card transactions are subject to a service fee of 2.22% of the transaction amount (minimum $1.49 per transaction).