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For Sale With Mold

Mold inside a building can be a major health issue. Unfortunately, California’s Board of Equalization is housed in such a building. The 24-story building is in a prime, downtown Sacramento location. But leaks and mold abound, and the $15 million … Continue reading

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Another List To Avoid

Every six months theBoard of Equalization, California’s sales and excise tax agency, publishes its list of the top 250 debtors to the BOE. The list was updated this past week with 28 new entrants. Unlike the list of the top … Continue reading

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A Horror Story (Averted) From Bill Leonard

Once a week I receive the Leonard Letter. Bill Leonard, a member of California’s Board of Equalization, each week states his views on what’s going on in the tax world in California. It’s essential reading for anyone in California concerned … Continue reading

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A List You Don’t Want to Be On

There are many ways to catch tax scofflaws. California is trying something new—publicizing the worst offenders. Will shame cause payments? The Board of Equalization collects sales and use tax in California. Under a law passed last year, both the BOE … Continue reading

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Bah, Humbug

You own a Christmas tree lot, and it’s December 26th. What do you do with your leftover trees? Well, it’s time to throw them away…but not for one lot owner near Fresno. No, they’re not hazardous waste. Rather, the Board … Continue reading

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Why the Franchise Tax Board Is “Fun” to Deal With

Let’s assume you disagree with a decision that the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) makes on your tax return. You go through the FTB appeals process, and get nowhere. California then allows appeals to the Board of Equalization (BOE). Today, let’s … Continue reading

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BOE Flood Relief

For taxpayers in Northern California impacted by the recent storms, the Board of Equalization has extended deadlines for filing California sales tax and fees collected by the BOE by one month. Returns (and payments) originally due on January 31st are … Continue reading

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