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Most people in Northern California like where they live. And what’s not to like about it? Between world class professional sports teams (yes, we’re talking about the Warriors and Sharks), technological development firms, access to world renowned landmarks...
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If you currently live in California but used to live in another state, you may have noticed that taxes tend to be higher here. We get a lot of great services for that money, but paying state taxes can be expensive. So much so, in fact, that some people contemplate a...
There's something official about filing tax returns that makes them seem set in stone. But tax returns are amendable - and not just by the IRS. Just as the IRS can reach out to you to check on certain details or request certain forms, you can also amend your tax...
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When February turns to March and March turns to April, everyone starts thinking about their taxes. Those months have come and gone this year, but in the build-up to Tax Day, it is understandable for many taxpayers to think "yikes, I wish I could just not file taxes!"...
We have previously written about the complicated and ever-changing tax laws in the United States. And while Congressional politicians complain the most about taxes and the IRS, they are largely to blame for the state of our tax code. According to Forbes, some 66 major...
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"You own this." Those words might sound frightening to a would-be California estate planner, but they are actually meant to promote a feeling of empowerment rather than intimidation. It is no secret that legions of...
Many remarrying California individuals fail to timely consider and update existing estate plans to reflect new realities.Don't be one of them. Many remarrying California individuals fail to timely consider and update existing estate plans to reflect new...
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