Taxation

We’re excited to announce that the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Tax Bar and Tax Policy Conference will be held at Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California on November 2–4, 2022. Read more

At the Annual State and Local Tax Committee Meeting, representatives from the state taxing agencies will present on current developments and other updates from their various agencies. The California Franchise Tax Board, Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Board of Equalization, and Office of Tax Appeals will have representatives present to discuss developments at their various entities, litigation updates, regulation updates, and the status of written guidance (such as legal rulings, notices, TAMs, etc.). This event will be hosted by the State and Local Tax Committee. Read more

Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing no later than July 21 and are subject to a $50 service fee. Refunds will not be available after July 13th, 2022. Read more

This program provides an excellent overview of California’s residency rules and trends. Speakers will discuss relevant statutes, regulations, and cases, including the Appeal of Mazer, a precedential decision decided by the Office of Tax Appeal on July 23, 2020, as well as other important precedent. Read more

Join this year's 2022 Annual Income Tax Seminar! This program will start at 8:00 AM on Friday, July 22, 2022. Earn 5.0 Hours of MCLE which include 5.0 Hours Legal Specialization in Taxation Law. Read more

This presentation will cover immigration basics for tax attorneys and preparers. We will discuss immigration statistics and how someone’s status and home country tie into their US tax reporting obligations. We will cover information return reporting as well as FBAR. We will also discuss common mistakes, issues, and potential strategies and resolutions for various failure to disclose. Read more

For a PDF version, click here. OVERVIEW The purpose of the Sacramento Delegation is to discuss state tax legislation, policy and procedure with California legislative and other appropriate units including legislators and staff members of the Assembly and Senate tax committees, the Legislative Analyst's Office, Legislative Counsel, Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Employment Development Department, and others.  The “Sacramento Delegation” presents suggestions submitted by individual practitioners for changes to California's state and local… Read more

Whether you are new to the taxation practice area or looking to brush up on the basics, this online conference covers the fundamentals. Read more

Since the introduction of Bitcoin to date, the area of digital assets and cryptocurrency has moved at speed of innovation. The IRS has not kept up with guidance, which leaves professional in the dark as to how these assets are reported for income tax purposes. It is imperative that tax advisors understand the applicable tax rules, reporting requirements, and the potential issues in how digital assets are treated. Read more

The last year has seen a boom in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) as an alternative to IPOs. A SPAC transaction raises unique tax considerations including compensation issues, 368 mergers and acquisitions, utilization of losses under 382, state and local tax and tax treatment of transaction costs. Read more