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Spidell's California Minute

Business News, News

California tax news snippets from the leader in California tax law analysis — Dedicated to bringing you tips and hot topics that will save you time and save your clients money.

Episodes
102
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
4 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

102 episodes, newest first

  1. OTA reverses FTB's attempt to tax gain from nonresidents' sale of partnership interest

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    This week we're covering a recent tax appeal in which the OTA determined that California cannot tax gain from nonresidents' sale of partnership interest.

    5 min
  2. Legislative update for 2026

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    This week we're covering some of the California tax legislation that was signed into law this year.

    5 min
  3. When does California tax military pay?

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    This week we're talking about when California taxes military pay.

    4 min
  4. What to consider when filing a final corporate return

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    This week we're covering what to consider when filing a final corporate return.

    5 min
  5. Key issues in dividing property in a divorce

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    This week we're covering key issues to keep in mind when dividing property in a divorce.

    4 min
  6. Reporting community income earned by a nonresident spouse

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    This week we're covering how to report community income earned by a nonresident spouse.

    4 min
  7. Appeals court strikes down vacant property tax

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    This week, we're covering San Francisco's vacant property tax, which a California appeals court struck down.

    4 min
  8. Another FUTA increase likely coming in January

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    This week, we're covering another FUTA tax increase that may be coming in January.

    4 min
  9. California Common Cents Act sent to Governor

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    This week, we're covering the California Common Cents Act, which addresses an approach to rounding cash transactions in light of the discontinuation of the penny.

    4 min
  10. Understand the estimated tax underpayment penalty

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    This week we're covering the estimated tax underpayment penalty, including the safe harbor and the annualized income installment method.

    5 min
  11. New digital products and services tax implementation issues

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    This week, we're covering some implementation issues concerning the new digital products and services tax.

    5 min
  12. More changes to the Medi-Cal asset limit

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    This week we're covering recent changes to the reinstated Medi-Cal asset limit.

    4 min
  13. Understanding base-year value transfers for taxpayers over age 55

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    This week, we're covering Proposition 19 base-year value transfers for taxpayers over age 55.

    4 min
  14. Make sure your clients don't lose out on withheld amounts

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    This week, we're covering making sure that taxpayers claim all the withholding they are entitled to, and which notices the FTB may send.

    3 min
  15. California launches new EV rebate program

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    This week we're covering the new electric vehicle rebate program created by SB 168, which has been signed by the Governor.

    4 min
  16. Propositions on the November ballot

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    This week we're covering some of the propositions that will be on the ballot in November, including Proposition 40, the wealth tax.

    5 min
  17. FTB clarifies when a discretionary trust beneficiary becomes noncontingent

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    This week we're covering the FTB's recent legal ruling clarifying when a discretionary trust beneficiary becomes noncontingent.

    5 min
  18. Final California budget deal contains numerous tax changes

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    This week, we're covering California's final budget deal, which contains numerous tax changes.

    5 min
  19. Walking the P.L. 86-272 tightrope

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    This week we're covering P.L. 86-272, which protects businesses from being assessed state income tax if their only activity in a state is the solicitation of orders.

    5 min
  20. Which FTB notices request taxpayer identity information?

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    This week we're covering the different notices the FTB sends to taxpayers when they need to confirm their identity.

    4 min