California State Tax

How the California Sales Tax Rate Is Determined (2026)

California sales and use tax laws can be very confusing. In this post, attorney Sam Brotman explains the details around sales tax laws and how rates are set.

Franchise Tax Board Business Collections

The FTB has established special procedures for business tax collections and will issue notices to business entities with tax issues.

CDTFA Sales Tax Audits

This article breaks down the specifics governing CDTFA Sales Tax Audits and how they compare and contrast to CDTFA use tax audits.

Employment Development Department Installment Agreement – Part Two

When a tax liability is a result of an audit assessment by EDD and taxpayer is unable to pay full amount owed, the EDD may allow up to 18 months to pay in full with a short-term installment agreement.

Employment Development Department Installment Agreement – Part One

The EDD recognizes that sometimes it is in the best interest of the state and a California taxpayer that they allow an installment agreement to liquidate an amount owed over a period of time.

Employee Payroll Taxes: How the EDD Handles Misclassified Workers

In this post, Brotman Law discusses EDD payroll requirements, common misclassifications – intentional or not – and subsequent penalties.

Why Do I Owe State Taxes This Year? (& Why so Much?) 2022 Guide

If you haven’t had to pay any state taxes for the past few years but now face a liability, you might be wondering, why do I owe state taxes this year?

California Payroll Tax: SUI, ETT, SDI & PIT Employer Guide

California payroll tax, SUI, ETT, SDI, and PIT guide. How much are payroll taxes in California? What are the employer and employment laws in CA state.

Do You Owe Sales Taxes? CDTFA Collections Can Track You Down

Do you have questions about CDTFA collections? Here is a guide to help your business through its more taxing challenges.

California Payroll Tax Appeals – Part Two

California's EDD payroll tax department may be big, but like so many branches of our state government, it operates in a specific way, with specific rules and regulations that it follows.

California Payroll Tax Appeals – Part One

This article is part one of the appeals on the payroll tax.

California Income Tax Brackets 2025–2026: All Rates, 1% to 13.3%

Once you know your filing status, calculating your income tax can be done on your own or with the help of a professional service. The FTB offers an online tax calculator to make things easier.
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