State GovernmentCalifornia April Taxes About $1 Billion Short Of ProjectionMay 2, 2016(AP) — Preliminary numbers show California's personal income tax collections were about $1 billion short of Gov. Jerry Brown's projections during the pivotal month of April.
State GovernmentMany Happy Returns? Peak Tax Season At The Franchise Tax BoardApril 15, 2016 | Andrew NixonEver wonder what happens to your tax return once it’s filed? We followed the path of your tax return through the twists and turns of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB).
State GovernmentTax Day Approaches In California; Here's What's New This YearApril 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerThanks to a quirk in the calendar, taxpayers have until Monday to file their federal returns this year – even though April 15 is this Friday. California tax returns and payments are due Monday as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Soda Tax Joins Line Of Failed Sugar DeterrentsApril 13, 2016(AP) - Democratic lawmakers' eighth attempt in six years to change Californians' sugar habits has stalled in the state Legislature.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Passes New Tobacco Fees, Restrictions, Higher Minimum AgeMarch 3, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California state Assembly passed new restrictions and fees on tobacco products, including raising the minimum smoking age to 21 during a contentious session held today in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
IRS Warns Of Bogus Phone CallsFebruary 18, 2016 | Steve MilneThe IRS is warning people about phone scams from aggressive thieves trying to bully people into handing over money. The agency says phone scams increase during tax season. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tax Increase Sought To Fund Sacramento Area Levee UpgradesFebruary 15, 2016(AP) - The agency charged with protecting the flood-prone Sacramento region from a catastrophic deluge is seeking a property tax increase to fund upgrades to the local levee system.
Health CareInsurers Back Proposed California Health Plan TaxFebruary 10, 2016(AP) — Most of California's health insurance companies are supporting Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to restructure a tax on health plans.
State Government2 California Tribes Oppose Plan To Regulate Fantasy SportsFebruary 10, 2016(AP) — Two Native American tribes with lucrative gambling enterprises in California are opposing a Democratic lawmaker's plan to legalize fantasy sports betting.
State GovernmentExcise Tax On Medical Marijuana Sales Proposed In CaliforniaFebruary 10, 2016(AP) - A state senator from Northern California has introduced a bill that would impose a 15 percent tax on retail sales of medical marijuana. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
