In 2009, foreclosure threatened millions of American homeowners in what was the biggest housing crisis since the Great Depression. Although the climate of bankruptcies and mortgage foreclosures improved during much of the following decade, the current COVID-19 pandemic has thrust many homeowners back into a state of financial uncertainty. Read more
This proposal was prepared by Annette Nellen, member of the Tax Policy, Practice and Legislation Committee and Tax Executive Committee of the Taxation Section of the California Lawyers Association.1 The author thanks reviewers Elisabeth Sperow and Beth Hodess for their helpful comments Read more
International employees who are United States (US) non-residents
routinely travel to the US on business trips. These international business
travelers (IBTs) often are not eligible for a US Social Security number
(SSN) because they do not have a visa type that permits them to apply. Read more
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. Read more
The discussion centers on ways to minimizes taxes for technology founders and investors both in anticipation of a liquidity event as well as planning post liquidity. Read more
The 2020 Annual Meeting of the California Tax Bar and California Tax Policy Conference is now online! Be prepared for TWO days of amazing panels and speakers. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges. Â This webinar will explore certain federal and state responses to the pandemic through tax, economic and legal initiatives, as well as certain wealth transfer planning opportunities that result as a by-product to the crisis. Read more