Spidell's California Minute

Are ERC adjustments required on the California return? 09.05.2025 3:58 ↓

This week we're covering whether Employee Retention Credit adjustments are required on the California return.

When can the FTB intercept a tax refund? 02.05.2025 4:01 ↓

This week, we're covering when the FTB can intercept a taxpayer's refund.

Passthrough entity tax prepayment deadline approaching 25.04.2025 4:14 ↓

This week we're covering some considerations for making the passthrough entity tax prepayment, due on June 16.

Property tax planning and disasters 18.04.2025 5:01 ↓

This week we're covering property tax planning options for taxpayers affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Tips for a new tax year: the passthrough entity elective tax 25.01.2025 4:37 ↓

This week we're covering some tips regarding the passthrough entity tax.

Disaster postponements for Los Angeles County wildfire victims 16.01.2025 5:18 ↓

This week we're covering the disaster postponements for Los Angeles County wildfire victims.

2025 filing season updates 10.01.2025 5:18 ↓

This week we're covering some California filing updates to be aware of for the start of the 2025 filing season.

Key nonconformity issues to watch for on 2024 returns 04.01.2025 5:04 ↓

This week we're covering key nonconformity issues to watch for on 2024 returns.

California conforms to some of the recently enacted Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act 28.12.2024 5:32 ↓

This week we're covering California conformity to certain provisions of the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act.

Planning for California's net operating loss suspensions that go into effect in 2024 20.12.2024 5:24 ↓

This week we're talking about planning for California's net operating loss suspensions that go into effect in 2024.

Estimated tax penalty relief options 13.12.2024 4:33 ↓

This week we're covering penalty relief options for taxpayers who are subject to estimated tax payments.

Reporting IRS partnership audit changes to the FTB 07.12.2024 3:57 ↓

This week, we're covering how to report IRS partnership audit changes to the FTB.

ABC test exemptions will sunset for certain industries 27.11.2024 4:21 ↓

This week we're covering some of the exemptions from the ABC test for worker classification that will sunset for certain industries at the end of this year.

Tax planning strategies to consider implementing by the end of the year 22.11.2024 4:38 ↓

This week we're covering three California planning strategies to consider implementing by the end of the year.

Understand the tax issues of holding a vacation home in an LLC 16.11.2024 5:05 ↓

This week, we're talking about holding a vacation home in an LLC and the California tax consequences.

Property tax adjustments for commercial properties 06.11.2024 4:55 ↓

This week we're covering property tax adjustments for commercial properties.

Tricks and traps of filing a final corporate return 01.11.2024 4:10 ↓

This week we're looking at some of the tricks and traps around filing a final corporate return.

Understand how California treats accrued market discount income 25.10.2024 3:46 ↓

This week we're discussing how California treats accrued market discount income.

Uber/Lyft workers may soon be receiving back pay and benefits 17.10.2024 4:26 ↓

This week, we're covering the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to review the Olsen case challenging AB 5.

Dividing property in a divorce 11.10.2024 4:31 ↓

This week, we're covering dividing property in a divorce and how that affects basis and the principal residence exclusion, among other things.

Podcast: Making adjustments on the California return 03.10.2024 4:39 ↓

This week we're covering some of the more common California adjustments to be aware of for individual taxpayers.

Another FUTA payroll tax increase is coming 26.09.2024 4:16 ↓

This week, we're covering the coming FUTA payroll tax increase that's the result of California's Unemployment Insurance Fund loan.

Nonresident sole proprietor income taxability 20.09.2024 5:07 ↓

This week we're discussing nonresident sole proprietor income taxability in light of several Office of Tax Appeal decisions.

You don't have to dissolve a California entity by December 31 11.09.2024 3:52 ↓

This week we're discussing the common misconception that a California entity needs to be dissolved by December 31 to avoid the $800 annual tax from accruing for the following year.

Calculating California tax on trust income 06.09.2024 4:50 ↓

This week we're covering calculating California tax on trust income.