Desiree has worked as a consultant with CalTax since 2008. She specializes in nonprofit accounting and has had her own business for more than 30 years. Prior to working on her own, she worked as a certified public accountant for Ernst & Whinney in San Jose, California, and as the controller of a start-up in Menlo Park, California. She holds a degree in accounting from Santa Clara University.
Events
CalTax Foundation Webinar: Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad – A Year-End Update on the Battle Over the Two-Thirds Vote for Local Special Taxes
December 05, 2023
Sacramento, CALegislature: Budget must be submitted by Governor (Art. IV, Sec. 12(a))
January 10, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees fiscal bills introduced in their house in the odd-numbered year (J.R. 61(b)(1))
January 12, 2024
LegislatureCalTax Foundation Webinar: Let’s Get Digital: Sales Tax and Digital Goods
January 16, 2024
VIRTUALLegislature: Last day to submit bill requests to the Office of Legislative Counsel
January 19, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day for any committee to hear and report to the Floor bills introduced in that house in the odd-numbered year. (J.R. 61(b)(2))
January 19, 2024
LegislatureCalTax Foundation Webinar: I Left My Heart and Wallet in San Francisco: Reforming the City’s Tax Structure
February 13, 2024
VIRTUALLegislature: Last day for bills to be introduced (J.R. 61(b)(4), J.R. 54(a))
February 16, 2024
LegislatureCalTax Foundation Webinar: Sweet Home California: Possessing Interest in Local Property
March 05, 2024
VIRTUALLegislature: Spring Recess begins upon adjournment (J.R. 51(b)(1))
March 21, 2024
LegislatureCalTax Foundation Webinar: Takin’ Care of Business: Tips for Out-of-State Corporations Doing Business in California
April 09, 2024
VIRTUALLegislature: Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees fiscal bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61(b)(5))
April 26, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day for policy committees to hear and report to the Floor nonfiscal bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61(b)(6))
May 03, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day for policy committees to meet prior to May 28 (J.R. 61(b)(7))
May 10, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day for fiscal committees to hear and report to the Floor bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61 (b)(8))
May 17, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except for Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(10))
May 20, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except for Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(10))
May 21, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except for Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(10))
May 22, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except for Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(10))
May 23, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house (J.R. 61(b)(11)).
May 24, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except for Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(10))
May 24, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Budget Bill must be passed by midnight (Art. IV, Sec. 12(c))
June 15, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the Nov. 5 General Election ballot (Elections Code Sec. 9040)
June 27, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day for policy committees to meet and report bills (J.R. 61(b)(13))
July 03, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Summer Recess begins upon adjournment, provided Budget Bill has been passed (J.R. 51(b)(2))
July 03, 2024
LegislatureCalTax Foundation Webinar: I Want to Break Free: The Internet Tax Freedom Act 101
July 09, 2024
VIRTUALLegislature: Last day for fiscal committees to meet and report bills (J.R. 61(b)(14))
August 16, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 19, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 20, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 21, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 22, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day to amend bills on the Floor (J.R. 61(b)(16))
August 23, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 23, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 24, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 25, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 26, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 27, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 28, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 29, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 30, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Final Recess begins upon adjournment (J.R. 51(b)(3))
August 31, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Last day for each house to pass bills (Art. IV, Sec 10(c), J.R. 61(b)(17))
August 31, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15))
August 31, 2024
LegislatureCalTax Foundation Webinar: Mass Appeal: Notable Decisions and Trends at the Office of Tax Appeals
September 10, 2024
VIRTUALLegislature: Last day for Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature before Sept. 1 and in the Governor’s possession on or after Sept. 1 (Art. IV, Sec. 10(b)(2))
September 30, 2024
LegislatureCalTax Foundation Webinar: This Land Is Your Land: California Property Tax News
October 08, 2024
VIRTUALCalTax Foundation Webinar: California’s Income Tax and the Franchise Tax Board
November 05, 2024
VIRTUALLegislature: Adjournment Sine Die at midnight (Art. IV, Sec. 3(a))
November 30, 2024
LegislatureLegislature: 12 Noon convening of the 2025-26 Regular Session (Art. IV, Sec. 3(a))
December 02, 2024
LegislatureCalTax Foundation Webinar: California’s Local Tax Measure Election Results
December 10, 2024
VIRTUALAnnual Meeting
SAVE THE DATE!
CalTax 98th Annual Meeting Sacramento, CA March 20,2024 The CalTax Annual Meeting is the premier informational and networking event for taxpayers that provides an opportunity to meet and discuss issues with key government officials and private-sector experts. Speakers at the highly regarded event have included numerous California governors, state controllers, tax agency directors, State Board of Equalization Members, state lawmakers, and experts in tax policy. The event focuses on tax law, corporate tax appeals, audits, commercial property tax, tax-related ballot measures, and other issues of special concern to California businesses and other taxpayers.
