Is My Fresno County CSA 51/283 Tax Assessment Deductible as a Property Tax? (Part I)
Most everyone knows that regular annual property taxes are deductible for federal income tax purposes (ignoring AMT issues). However, what is often confusing to homeowners and tax preparers is the deductibility [...]
The Tax Consequences of Superman’s Diamonds
Chances are, you have often pondered the tax implications of Superman using his super human strength to turn coal into diamonds--which he has done on several occasions. From the Tax [...]
Brandi Cochran Overbid On Her Showcase!
A few weeks ago I told you about the Price is Right model who went out on "maternity leave" for 10 months and was not rehired when she was ready [...]
It’s Always The One You Don’t Suspect
The United States Attorney in Fresno announced that an employee of Westamerica bank pled guilty to embezzling $250,000. Mary Perez could face 30 years in prison, which at her age -- [...]
This Case Has It All When It Comes To California Wage Law — Guerrero v. Superior Court
Here is a case that shows the complexities of California wage and hour law. (Guerrero v. Superior Court, 2013 WL 493303 (Cal. Ct. of Appeal).) Whether or not you employ [...]
Furlough Fridays: Coming Back to Haunt Taxpayers
Many remember when in 2009 Governor Schwarzenegger announced that state workers would not come into work on one Friday a month in an effort to cure short-term budget ills. From [...]
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