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

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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

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What Out-of-State Buyers Should Know About California Real Estate Transfer Taxes

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As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Nothing in this world can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” For out-of-state buyers unfamiliar with California’s transfer tax system, there are a few things to know to avoid a...more

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More Than a Mansion Tax: L.A.’s Measure ULA Will Address the City’s Housing Crisis

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Los Angeles’ United to House LA Measure (Measure ULA), enacted by city voters in November 2022, implements a significant new transfer tax on high-value real estate transfers or sales throughout the city of Los Angeles....more

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California Governor Signs into Law Cannabis Tax Relief Bill

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Help for California’s fledgling cannabis industry finally appears to be on the way. For years, the industry has shouldered heavy taxes – a 15% state-wide excise tax, sales and use taxes up to 10.75%, and local business...more

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California Cannabis Farmers May Finally Get Some Relief

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Residents of California often complain about high taxes, but no one pays higher taxes than the cannabis industry. In addition to the Federal 280E penalties, the cannabis industry in California is subject to a 15% state-wide...more

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CDTFA Proposes Significant Revisions to the Sales Tax Audit Manual

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On February 2, 2022, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) held an interested parties meeting (IPM) to discuss proposed amendments to sales tax audit manual (AM) Chapter 13, “Statistical Sampling,”...more

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2021 Land Use and Development Case Summaries

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Below are summaries of the key California and Ninth Circuit land use and development law cases decided in 2021. 1. Planning and Zoning - CHEVRON v. COUNTY OF MONTEREY 70 Cal. App. 5th 153 (2021) - A county ordinance...more

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