California
California Makes Favorable Changes to the Pass-Through Entity Tax
Summary Since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017, individuals who itemize their federal tax deductions have been limited to a $10,000 deduction for state…
Read MoreCalifornia Unclaimed Property Tax Compliance
Summary Beginning in 2022, the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) will require most businesses to disclose the status of their unclaimed property compliance on their business tax returns. This information…
Read MoreCalifornia Sales and Use Tax Exemption
Background California allows qualifying manufacturers and certain research and developers a partial exemption from sales and use tax on various purchases of machinery and equipment used primarily for manufacturing, research,…
Read MoreNew California small business hiring credit for 2020. Especially attractive for restaurants and retail industries
Small businesses are able to get a nonrefundable credit of $1,000 for each net full time equivalent employee addition. The total credit can range from $1,000-$100,000. The increase is measured…
Read MoreCurrent COVID-19 Related Tax Guidance for Oregon, Washington, and California
Working remotely has become the new normal for many employees on the West Coast. Although many employees enjoy the convenience of working remotely, both employees and employers need to consider…
Read MoreTemporary California Net Operating Loss Suspension Signed into Law
History California has at times either restricted the ability of individuals and corporations to utilize the full carryover amount of net operating losses (“NOLs”) or completely suspended net operating loss…
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