An interview with new California FTB Chief Counsel Shane Hofeling
November 10, 2025
Tax Notes State
In this installment of Across State Lines in Tax Notes State, Eversheds Sutherland Senior Counsel Eric Coffill interviews Shane Hofeling, now chief counsel of the California Franchise Tax Board’s Technical Resources Bureau.
In their conversation, Shane shares insights on his vision for the Legal Division, the evolving role of artificial intelligence at the FTB, collaboration between Legal and Audit, the impact of federal changes on state tax administration, and ongoing efforts to improve transparency, customer service and operational efficiency within California’s Franchise Tax Board.
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