If you’re living or working in California, understanding how the California state income tax system works can help you plan better and possibly save money. The Golden State uses a progressive tax ...

Navigating the complexities of state taxes can be daunting, but understanding California's tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers alike. In this guide, we'll explore key components of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Nov 24, 2025, 11:01am EST A rustic sign that says "Taxing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Aug 04, 2025, 08:55am EDT Book with California taxes on a desk.

REDLANDS, Calif. (KABC) -- Veterans have served and sacrificed for our nation, and on Tuesday, the state of California announced a new law to help them in retirement. That law will exempt part of ...

There are more than 200 billionaires in California. Now, Golden State labor leaders are pushing for tax on that wealth to help pay for education and Medicaid funding shortfalls. California lawmakers ...

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.

California has long had the reputation — backed by copious data — of being a high-tax state, which made Gov. Gavin Newsom’s declaration last June, in a prerecorded State of the State address, a bit ...

California just lowered its cannabis tax from 19% to 15%, to keep people buying on the legal market. But youth groups and drug-prevention programs that get much of that tax revenue are concerned. When ...

As tensions escalate between California and the Trump administration over immigration, another potential battlefront is emerging over taxes. A donor state is one that provides more in taxes to the ...