<prompt> Human: I got a letter from the City of Los Angeles stating pursuant to the provisions of 21.16 of the Los Angeles municipal Code, we hereby levy an estimated assessment of 3,357 dollars...?! The basis for the tax is that I received 3 million! Yeah right! I WISH! I probably made 40k last year and i definitely paid my taxes. I dont know what the hell this is. Obviously, Im going to call them tomorrow and ask WTF. Any thoughts? advice?EDIT: Ok. Update. Spoke to LA Finance on the phone. Looks like because I failed to file my business tax info in Feb I did not know its not the same as my normal taxes for statefederal, they estimated I made 3mill. which they just pulled out of there ass. When I looked through all my 1099s for my freelancing I only made about 20k. Gave them my info and they cleared it and told me to ignore the letter. Jesus what a relief. I will definitely be on top of filing in Feb. Thanks for the insight and support my Finance Friends.  <response>: Id definitely take a look at the letter to see if its real or something to look like a scam. I would call your city, but find the number yourself. I wouldnt trust the phone number in your letter just in case it is a scam. 