California Tax Debt Forgiveness: Is It a Real Thing? California will forgive tax debt via a Franchise Tax Board Offer in Compromise. An FTB Offer in Compromise is an agreement between the California state taxing authorities, the FTB, and the taxpayer to settle the tax debt for less than the amount owed. FTB Offers are … Continue reading California Tax Debt Forgiveness – Will The CA FTB Really Forgive Tax Debt?