17 Mar

CalTaxletter No. 10:
March 10, 2023

Legislature: Lawmakers Propose Abolishing the State Board of Equalization

 

Franchise Tax Board: Senators Criticize FTB’s Handling of Political Reform Act Audits

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03 Mar

CalTaxletter No. 9:
March 3, 2023

State Budget: Senate Democrats Suggest Tax Hikes May Be on the Horizon

State Budget: Subcommittee Approves Handful of New Positions for OTA and CDTFA, New Print Systems for FTB

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24 Feb

CalTaxletter No. 8:
February 24, 2023

Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee: Professor Calls for Business Tax Hikes During Hearing on “Tax Expenditures”

Special Session: Lawmakers Express Doubts About Newsom’s Proposed Tax on Oil Production

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23 Feb

CalTaxletter No. 7:
February 17, 2023

Sales and Use Tax Audits: CDTFA’s Proposed Changes to Sales Tax Audit Manual Raise Many Concerns, CalTax Warns

State Budget: State Revenue Likely to Be $10 Billion Below Governor’s Projection, Legislative Analyst Predicts

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14 Feb

CalTaxletter No. 6:
February 10, 2023

In Memory: Taxpayer Allies Allan Zaremberg and Rex Hime Pass Away

Office of Tax Appeals: Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Amendments to Rules for Tax Appeals; Three Precedential Opinions Released

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14 Feb

CalTaxletter No. 5:
February 3, 2023

Ballot Measure Update: Taxpayer Protection Act Qualifies For November 2024 Ballot

Public Opinion Poll: Poll Finds 70 Percent of Californians Believe State and Local Taxes Are Too High

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27 Jan

CalTaxletter No. 4:
January 27, 2023

State Board of Equalization: Antonio Vazquez Is New BOE Chair and FTB Member

Legislature: Senate Leader Suggests Expanding Newsom’s Proposed Tax on Oil Company Earnings to Other Industries

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20 Jan

CalTaxletter No. 3:
January 20, 2023

State Budget: Legislature Begins Budget Hearings, but Many Decisions Expected to Be Made Privately

Legislature: Lawmaker Reintroduces Twice-Failed “Wealth Tax” Proposal

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13 Jan

CalTaxletter No. 2:
January 13, 2023

State Budget: Newsom’s Plan Cancels UI Fund Payments, Includes Targeted Tax Increases

State Budget:State Budget: Elected Officials Respond to Governor’s Budget Proposal

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06 Jan

CalTaxletter No. 1:
January 6, 2023

State Budget: Newsom Begins New Term Today, Will Unveil Budget by Tuesday

Tax Increase Proposals: Labor Group Launches Coalition to Raise Taxes

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