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Putting Regulations to the Test: California Taxpayers Cleared to Challenge Regulations in OTA Appeals

The California Attorney General has confirmed the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) may decline to apply a tax regulation in a taxpayer appeal if it conflicts with the relevant statute. OTA must afford appropriate deference to the...more

8/22/2025 / Administrative Procedure Act , Appeals , California , Constitutional Challenges , Regulatory Authority , Separation of Powers , State and Local Government , Statutory Interpretation , Tax Appeals , Taxation

California Extends Deadlines to File and Pay Taxes for Businesses and Individuals Affected by Severe Winter Storms

Following the IRS’s announcement of tax relief for 41 California counties* affected by severe winter storms, the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) announced...more

1/25/2023 / California , Severe Weather , State and Local Government , State Taxes , Tax Relief

California Governor Vetoes Ban Against Tax Sharing Agreements and Signs New Law Requiring Certain Public Information for...

There were two competing bills regarding tax sharing agreements (TSAs) this legislative session: SB 531 and SB 485. The former would have barred all TSAs at the local level as of January 1, 2020. ...more

10/15/2019 / Governor Vetoes , Sales & Use Tax , State and Local Government , State Taxes

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