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Every year the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council releases a list that ranks each state based on the friendliness of its tax system to small businesses. This year, Texas was ranked number one and our very own California came in dead last.A state's tax system...
In our last post we talked about tax troubles faced by celebrities. Specifically, Wesley Snipes and MMA fighter Nick Diaz have both garnered headlines in recent years. Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison for failing to file returns in 2008. And Diaz...
Many people follow celebrity news to stay up-to-date on pop culture, gossip and the latest fashion trends. Some people consider the rich and famous to be role models for building a brand and running a business. But it doesn't stop there.As several recent cases...
The California Franchise Tax Board recently made a decision to retroactively collect taxes that the state's business owners and investors had been told they would not be expected to pay. It started 20 years ago when the state offered a capital gains tax incentive to...
When implementing an estate plan in California, it is essential to ensure that you receive the proper compensation for the amount of time and work you are putting in. The probate court will look through the amount you charge to see if it is reasonable, especially if...
California families have an exemption for their estate that keeps it from being subject to income taxes. However, above that $11.7 million, the estate tax bill could get large. This is why they need to take measures to reduce the size of their taxable estate. Life...
Not every inheritance involves paying estate taxes, but some estates rise above the federal exclusion amount. California residents that feel familiar with state and federal tax rules might not realize changes could happen. Namely, proposals intended to raise tax...
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