Category Archives: California

California Election: Proposition 13

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Russ

Here’s the first of our series on the June 2010 propositions on the California ballot. What?! Proposition 13 is on the ballot?! It’s not that Proposition 13. This Proposition 13 actually does impact property tax, but it has no opposition. … Continue reading →

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The Abyss Beckons

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Russ

The immovable object and the unstoppable force need to get ready: California’s annual budget woes are heating up. The Bronze Golden State is facing a $19 billion deficit, and Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed a new budget that has no chance … Continue reading →

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It Was Only Unexpected for the Legislature…

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Russ

The Los Angeles Times story starts, State tax collections plummeted unexpectedly in April, wiping out months of steady gains that legislators hoped would ease their budget troubles and restore California’s economy faster than experts predicted. Perhaps the Legislature or newspaper … Continue reading →

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At Least, He’s Doing Well…

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Russ

Who is Halsey Minor? He happens to top the California Franchise Tax Board’s semi-annual listing of tax delinquents. I may not have heard of Mr. Minor, but many others have; he is the founder of CNET. Mr. Minor told c-ville.com … Continue reading →

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Who Runs California: The Legislature or the SEIU?

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Russ

If anyone wonders why California is in trouble, wonder no more. Here’s a clip from a recent legislative hearing: So should our legislators do what’s good for the people of California or what’s good for the SEIU? Well, we know … Continue reading →

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Property Tax Payments Due on Monday

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Russ

If you’re a Californian, it’s time to make your second half 2009-2010 Property Tax Payment. We received two extra days (April 10th fell on a weekend) but you do need to pay by April 12th. Your payment must be made … Continue reading →

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Why I’m an Hour South of Los Angeles

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Russ

There was a small blurb on the Internet today: “New LA law cuts Internet business taxes.” Los Angeles has a gross receipts tax. When I was in the telecommunications industry, I relocated a business from Sherman Oaks (part of Los … Continue reading →

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FUBAR Update: The Use Tax Letters Begin to Arrive

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Russ

Yesterday, my first client received his Use Tax Enrollment Letter. At least this client managed to ask me if they had to do anything with it. The letter, dated March 1st, arrived on March 9th. The deadline for filing 2007 … Continue reading →

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California to Conform to Haitian Earthquake Charitable Contributions

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Russ

AB347 which will conform California law to the federal election to deduct 2010 cash contribution to Haitian earthquake relief on 2009 returns, is waiting for Governor Schwarzenegger’s signature. He will sign the measure in the next couple of days; when … Continue reading →

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The “B” Word

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Russ

Notwithstanding sections 109 (d) and 301 of this title, a case under this chapter concerning an unincorporated tax or special assessment district that does not have such district’s own officials is commenced by the filing under section 301 of this … Continue reading →

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