Archive of previous news items

Previous News Items

Disaster relief, including hurricanes Katrina and Rita and California floods

House, Senate OK 2004 deduction for Tsunami donations made in January 2005

Highlights of the "Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004" 1st of 2 new tax laws

Highlights of new tax law, the “American Jobs Creation Act of 2004” 2nd of 2 new tax laws

The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 was signed into law on May 28, 2003.

IRS issues home sale regulations

IRS simplifies retirement plan/IRA distribution rules

The Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002

Tax agencies offer relief - September 11 attack

The 2001 Advance Payment causes a lot of confusion. IRS provides detailed explanation for most taxpayer situations.

2001 Economic Growth and Tax Reconciliation Act

State of California requires Independent Contractor reporting
Effective January 1, 2001 businesses are required to report hiring of independent contractors.

Update - No basis in California law for disclosing SSAN?

California 2000-2001 budget includes new TEACHER TAX CREDIT. New tax benefits for: CA teachers, caregivers, loss businesses, and more. See official budget highlights.

hits Napa Valley 9/3/00

Marriage tax penalty relief and repeal of estate tax introduced in 2000