Spidell's California Minute

This week we're covering the refund intercept programs the FTB uses when a taxpayer owes money to another agency.

This week we're covering federal and California law changes that taxpayers need to consider when deciding whether to make the June 15 prepayment.

This week we're covering California conformity to federal alimony treatment.

This week we're covering California's treatment of Trump accounts and contributions.

This week we're covering LLC filings, and the answers to questions we get frequently from tax practitioners.

This week we're talking about entities that ceased doing business but never dissolved, and what their options are.

This week we're covering California nonconformity to the federal rules for business meals and entertainment.

This week we're covering tips for truly becoming a nonresident, as well as things not to do when trying to change residency.

This week we're covering the purpose of the economic nexus thresholds when taxpayers who fall below the thresholds are still being determined to be doing business in California.

This week we're covering the answers to questions wqe've been getting about which employers need to register for CalSavers before the end of the year to avoid penalties, including household employers and employee owners.

This week we're covering the top 10 things to know about filing Form 540 for 2025.

This week we're talking about tax planning for dissolutions that happen at the end of the year.

This week we're covering important end-of-year tax-saving opportunities that your clients won't want to miss out on.

This week we're looking at various provisions that California now does or does not conform to following the passage of SB 711.

This week we're covering ways to reduce tax caused by the elimination of California's SDI wage base.

This week we're covering California's recent conformity to TCJA alimony provisions, and which taxpayers are affected.

This week we're covering new California conformity to retirement contribution deductions, following the passage of California's conformity bill SB 711.

This week we're covering some changes to the California requirements to obtain a new CPA license and new exemptions from CTEC registration.

This week, we're covering the Medi-Cal asset test, which was phased out in 2024 but will be reinstated starting in 2026.

This week we're covering filing tips for taxpayers whose wildfire postponed filing deadline is approaching on October 15.