Spidell's California Minute

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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

Recently enacted property tax law changes

This week we’re covering some recently enacted property tax law changes.

08-08
03:57

California nonconformity to OBBBA

This week we’re covering California nonconformity to the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

08-07
03:20

Real estate withholding and trusts

This week we’re covering how to avoid real estate withholding errors related to sales by trusts.

08-01
03:52

Big changes coming to California’s passthrough entity tax

This week we’re covering changes to California’s passthrough entity elective tax, following the passage of SB 132.

07-30
04:33

CalKIDS college savings program

This week, we’re covering the basics of the CalKIDS savings program because schools will begin notifying families about the accounts starting with this school year.

07-18
04:14

Reporting income after a change of residency

This week we’re covering reporting income after a taxpayer leaves California.

07-03
04:46

CalSavers reminder for businesses with at least one California employee

This week, we’re covering the CalSavers registration requirement for businesses with at least one California employee.

06-27
04:23

Workers classified as California employees and federal independent contractors

This week we’re covering reporting issues for workers who are classified as California employees and federal independent contractors.

06-18
04:54

FTB sending 2024 LLC fee late-payment notices

This week we’re covering late-payment notices that the FTB is sending for the 2024 tax year.

06-13
04:33

Changing an LLC’s tax classification: understand the tax and filing requirements

This week, we’re discussing the tax and filing requirements of changing an LLC’s tax classification.

06-06
05:27

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