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California Steps Up Efforts to Tax Online Sales

3 June 2011

So I’m not one for “I told you so” but… Okay, who are we kidding? I totally am. About two and a half years ago, I suggested that California, despite its reputation as a mecca for start-up, tech and internet based businesses, might consider aggressively pursuing existing sales tax laws in an effort to draw [...]

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Tax Talk 2010: Carly Fiorina

22 October 2010

Our next installment of Tax Talk 2010 features Carly Fiorina, the Republican candidate for California Senator. I emailed Ms. Fiorina a set of six questions related to tax. Follows are her unedited answers: 1. What’s the single most important tax issue facing Americans today? Americans need immediate tax certainty. Congress’ failure to prevent tax increases [...]

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Roni Deutch Sued by California AG

24 August 2010

Roni Deutch, the so-called “Tax Lady” (absolutely no relation, thank you very much) has been slapped with a $34 million law suit by California Attorney General Jerry Brown. According to the Attorney General’s web site, “Tax Lady Roni Deutch is engaged in a heartless scheme that swindled people with tax problems. She promises to significantly [...]

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Nicolas Cage Tax Debt Grows

27 May 2010

Nicolas Cage has another set of tax woes to add to what he has already described as a “catastrophic” financial meltdown. It’s not just the feds who have come calling; now the state of California wants Cage to pay up as well. The Golden State has filed a lien against the actor and his wife [...]

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“The Onion” Coverage of the Soda Tax

14 March 2010

It turns out that more states and localities are considering a soda tax to raise money fight obesity. For a laugh, check out The Onion‘s coverage.

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The Governator Blames Tax Lien On “Snafu”

29 November 2009

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is not having the best holiday weekend. On Black Friday (which may take on a completely different meaning for the “Governator”), TMZ.com posted information about a federal lien filed by the IRS in May against Schwarzenegger for nearly $80,000. Schwarzenegger’s office promptly (imagine that) claimed that the lien was a [...]

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Oakland Votes to Tax Marijuana

22 July 2009

A measure to tax the gross receipts of licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Oakland passed overwhelmingly on Tuesday. The vote makes Oakland the first city in the US to tax marijuana. The tax was put on the ballot after a considerable push from the medical community. City Council jumped on the bandwagon, too, when it [...]

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Lights, Cameras, Tax Burden Shifting

25 June 2009

The highest grossing movie of all time is Titanic, which has amassed nearly $2 billion in revenue in just 12 years. The five Harry Potter films, all released within the last 10 years, have grossed nearly $5 billion in revenue. It’s clear that even in an age where there are other distractions – TV, cable, [...]

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But Tax Pros Are Already Certifiable…

18 June 2009

It seems that the IRS’ on again off again love affair with the idea of certifying tax preparers is on again. Earlier this month, IRS Commish Doug Shulman announced a proposal that would require tax preparers be licensed and certified. The immediate feedback on the proposal has been mixed. My colleagues at the ABA are, [...]

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California Faces Massive Deficit, Likely to Raise Taxes

20 May 2009

I’m guessing that Gov. Schwarzenegger thinks something very different when he sees this slogan these days: The thing that won’t die, in the nightmare that won’t end. It’s not the Terminator but rather, the budget. The state of California is facing a $21.3 billion shortfall. Billion. And the measures that Schwarzenegger hoped would be a [...]

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