Spidell's California Minute

California tax news snippets from the leader in California tax law analysis — Dedicated to bringing you tips and hot topics that will save you time and save your clients money.

How to become a California nonresident

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

12-23
03:45

Do California's economic nexus thresholds mean anything?

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.

12-20
04:59

CalSavers: Household employers, employee owners, and more

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.

12-12
04:52

Top 10 "must know" tips for filing 2025 Form 540

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

12-06
05:27

Remember California no longer requires entities to dissolve by December 31

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

11-26
03:56

Year-end tax planning strategies

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

11-21
04:17

California conformity, or lack thereof, just got a lot more complicated

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

11-14
04:56

Reduce tax caused by California's SDI wage base elimination

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

11-07
04:51

California now conforms to TCJA alimony rules

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

10-31
04:05

Understand California's new retirement contribution deduction conformity

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

10-24
04:00

New California CPA and CTEC licensing and registration requirements

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

10-16
04:31

Medi-Cal asset test reinstated starting in 2026

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

10-10
03:56

October 15 filing and payment postponement traps to watch out for

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

10-03
04:06

California changes rules for how service professionals, including tax professionals, are taxed

This week, we're covering changes to how certain multistate service providers, including tax professionals, apportion income to California.

09-25
03:41

California's wildfire settlement exclusion expanded

This week we're covering an expanded income exclusion for certain taxpayers who received settlements to cover wildfire-related expenses.

09-19
04:38

When does community property end?

This week we're covering when community ends for the purposes of community property laws.

09-11
03:59

Pros and cons of filing married filing separate

This week we're covering the pros and cons of filing as married filing separate.

09-02
04:36

What to do in an FTB residency audit

This week we're covering what to do in an FTB residency audit.

08-29
04:01

Entity identification numbers and classification changes

This week we're covering entity identification numbers and classification changes.

08-22
04:01

Messy divorces: What to do when an estranged spouse won't provide the required tax information

This week we're covering what to do when an estranged spouse won't provide the required tax information.

08-15
04:51

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