EnvironmentFire Damage And Property Taxes: What You Need To KnowOctober 16, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaHundreds of California families lost homes in the recent wildfires. The state property tax system has safeguards in place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Blog: California Lawmakers Reach Deal On How To Spend Tobacco Tax MoneyJune 12, 2017 | Ben Adler | Julia Mitric | Sally LongeneckerDemocratic lawmakers have reached a deal with California Governor Jerry Brown over how to spend more than a billion dollars in Proposition 56 tobacco tax revenue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Officials Disagree On Who Will Track Medical Marijuana PlantsFebruary 10, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and an independent tax board are disputing who will track the movement of medical marijuana, under the state’s new regulatory system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAudit Finds Problems With State Tax DisbursementsNovember 19, 2015 | Ben BradfordA state audit has found that the California Board of Equalization put taxes it collected into the wrong funds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLooking For Solutions On Banking And MarijuanaJuly 31, 2015 | Katie OrrThe marijuana industry is rapidly expanding. But many banks refuse to work with the businesses because of conflicts with federal law. The California Board of Equalization held a meeting today to assess the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sales Tax Rates To Increase For Truckee And DavisSeptember 30, 2014 | Ed JoyceSales taxes increase Wednesday in the cities of Davis and Truckee.
Board Of Equalization Building Audit ReleasedSeptember 25, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe State Board of Equalization Building in Sacramento has had problems with water leaks, mold, and falling glass since it was built 20 years ago. The sidewalks are shielded by scaffolding.
State GovernmentIs Your ZIP Code Costing You Money?September 10, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California Board of Equalization says the state Department of Motor Vehicles is charging too much tax on some vehicle transactions because the DMV uses ZIP codes instead of specific addresses to calculate taxes owed.
Timeline: California State Board of Equalization HeadquartersJune 11, 2014CapRadio put together a timeline of events and incidents related to the California State Board of Equalization building in Sacramento.
Sacramento County Businesses Erroneously Charging City of Sacramento TaxesJune 2, 2014 | Bob MoffittNearly 700 Sacramento County businesses have improperly charged higher City of Sacramento taxes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.