Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. California has long been the land of high taxes. Its top 13.3% ...

EdSource · How a small rural school district is setting an example for school counseling statewide California has never spent more state money on TK-12 students — more than double per student over the ...

Many people will be shocked when they discover the intricate rules — and lack of supporting paperwork — when filing 2025 federal income tax returns.

California was losing one taxpayer about every minute under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s watch, according to a new report based off of IRS data. An analysis conducted by the National Taxpayers Union Foundation ...

The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance Friday for workers eligible to claim the deduction for tips and overtime income for tax year 2025. Notice 2025-69 provides clarification on how to ...

The IRS has released its guidance for the "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime" provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), for workers who can claim the deductions for the 2025 tax year ...

The IRS issued guidance for workers eligible to claim the temporary deductions for tip and overtime compensation for tax year 2025 and is updating some income tax forms and instructions to help ...

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” In California, the list could also include regular political brawls over tax laws. Two battles are already ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill brought several changes to personal income taxes. Learn what you need to know for the upcoming tax season.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Trump administration sued California to block in-state tuition benefits for undocumented immigrant students, ...

The lawsuit is the third filed by the Justice Department against the state in a week. By Qasim Nauman The Justice Department sued California in federal court on Thursday, claiming that providing ...