Hayward, CA asked in Tax Law for California

Q: Can a court make me turn over my tax returns in california?

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Terrence Jay Moore
Terrence Jay Moore
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  • Tax Law Lawyer
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: No. Not your personal returns. There is a very strong public policy preventing this. The policy is based upon that if people had to turn over their tax returns to creditors or the courts then people would not be completely honest on their returns. However, with a business there can be exceptions, after a judgment is entered.

Zaher Fallahi
Zaher Fallahi
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  • Tax Law Lawyer
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: I agree with Mr. Moore. Generally, a court doesn't order one to disclose his or her tax returns.

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