Posts by Maryam Selassie

30 Aug

Elections

More Than 470 Local Tax and Bond Measures to Be Decided in November Election

• August 30, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

In the November election, California voters will decide the fate of at least 470 local tax and bond measures, with that number expected...

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23 Aug

CDTFA

Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing Reveals Business Owners’ Frustration With Sales Tax Burden

• August 27, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

The California Department of Tax Administration held its annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights hearing August 22 and heard from 30 taxpayers...

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16 Aug

CalTax

CalTax Files Suit Challenging State’s Retroactive Tax Increase

• August 16, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

The California Taxpayers Association filed suit August 15 to challenge a retroactive tax increase that violates the rights of companies...

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26 Jul

CalTax

California State Archives Releases Oral Interview With David R. Doerr

• July 26, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

New details and a behind-the-scenes look at the implementation of Proposition 13, the early days of California’s unitary wars, and tax ...

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12 Jul

Property Tax

Schools and Local Government to Receive More Property Tax Revenue as Assessed Values Increase Throughout the State

• July 12, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

Property tax revenue is set to increase throughout the state, as county assessors are reporting significant increases in the assessed v...

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28 Jun

Legislative Update

Internet Taxes Approved by Senate

• June 28, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

Two bills to impose new taxes on electronic commerce advanced in the Senate this week despite concerns raised by technology platforms a...

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14 Jun

Public Opinion Poll

Proposition 13 Remains Popular and Most Californians Feel Overtaxed, Poll Finds

• June 14, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

Proposition 13 continues to have the support of nearly two-thirds of California’s voters and the vast majority of Californians believe ...

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07 Jun

Unemployment Insurance

UI Fund’s Debt Projected to Grow, Extending Multibillion-Dollar Tax Hike on Employers

• June 7, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

California’s Unemployment Insurance Fund will end the year with a $21.7 billion debt to the federal government that will continue growi...

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31 May

Commentary, State Budget

Budget Proposal Attacks Independence of Office Tax Appeals

• June 7, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

By CalTax Chief Tax Counsel Bart Baer One of Governor Gavin Newsom’s recently proposed business tax increases stands out for reasons...

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24 May

State Budget

Half of Assembly Signs Letter Urging Rejection of Governor’s Proposals to Suspend NOL Deduction and Limit Tax Credits

• May 24, 2024
• By Maryam Selassie

A bipartisan group of 40 state Assembly members – half of the house’s membership – signed a May 22 letter asking leadership to reject G...

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