Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. May 31, 2024, 09:31am EDT May 31, 2024, 02:15pm EDT California ...

Francesca Wander, Karen Jacques, and Mary Steinert join a protest in Sacramento in May 2024 against a $24 “utility tax” that was approved despite their protests by the California Public Utilities ...

If you're thinking about moving to or investing in Texas or California, property taxes are an important factor. Each state has different tax rules that can affect your finances and business costs. A ...

When California took its first breath of statehood in 1850, the fledgling state had to quickly find a way to support itself, and myriad new taxes were instituted. In 1850, there was no federal income ...

Some Southern California residents who lost their homes to this year’s wildfires were surprised when they received a property tax bill recently. Confusion arose and questions followed after ...

When you're living on a fixed income, every dollar matters. Retirees often find themselves looking harder at expenses they once overlooked, and taxes can quickly become one of the biggest line items.

Depending on where you fall on the income scale, California may not actually be that high tax of a state. For many in the middle class and below, California may let you keep more of your hard-earned ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom often claims California is not a high-tax state. “So, this notion of even being a high tax state is B.S.,” Newsom podcasted in March. “Sixteen states tax their poorest residents more ...