First-Time Penalty Abatement Rules
Posting by Joseph ZimmerlThe First-Time Penalty Abatement Waiver or FTA Waiver is an Administrative Waiver, which provides taxpayers relief from certain assessed penalties. The purpose of the FTA Waiver is [...]
Notice to Victims of Domestic Violence
Pursuant to Labor Code § 230, all employers must provide time off for employees who are seeking relief or assistance from domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. Pursuant to Labor [...]
CA Supreme Court Applies Documentary Transfer Tax To Legal Entity Transfers
Surprisingly, the California Supreme Court has held that the Documentary Transfer Tax--that has historically only been applied when deeds were recorded affecting real property ownership changes--can now be applied to [...]
Retaliating Is A Bad Idea for an Employer and Its Attorney — Arias v. Raimondo
In defending employers in lawsuits, I am often asked whether the employer can countersue against its employee. I respond by telling that employer three things: (1) Most often a viable [...]
Legislature Terminates the Board of Equalization
A potential sweeping change was made to California tax law and policy when the legislature passed AB 102, the Taxpayer Transparency and Fairness Act of 2017. This act divests the [...]
Evaluate Your Pay Practices Now
On September 30, 2016 we posted a blog advising employers to examine pay practices in order to avoid litigation under the Fair Pay Act. Currently, the California Legislature is debating [...]
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