Holtz Slavett & Drabkin at 34th UCLA Tax Controversy Institute
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, APLC is proud to sponsor the 34th Annual Tax Controversy Institute, which will take place on October 23, 2018, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Tax Crime Does Not Pay — Says Department of Justice
Tax Crime Does Not Pay — Says Department of Justice
California FTB Announces Cash Tax Payment Option for Cannabis Taxpayers
California Franchise Tax Board announced its policy for cannabis clients that are only able to pay their tax obligations with cash.
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin Principals Are Named Super Lawyers for Eighth Consecutive Year
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, APLC is pleased to announce that its founding members Gary Slavett, David Holtz and Igor Drabkin have been distinguished as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2018. All three attorneys were selected as “best of the best” in the area of Tax Law for the upcoming year.
Governor Brown Signs Bill Making Drastic Changes to California Tax Administration
Two new departments will take over much of the BOE’s responsibilities:
– California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, will handle the tax and fee programs now under the BOE. It is scheduled to begin operations July 1, 2017. Its director would be appointed by the governor.
– An Office of Tax Appeals will be created by Jan. 1, 2018. It is intended to be a tax court staffed by administrative law judges who would be appointed from the state’s Office of Administrative Hearings. Taxpayer appeals would be heard by a panel of three judges instead of the elected board members beginning Jan. 1, 2018. Currently, taxpayers who disagree with a Board of Equalization finding about how much they owe in taxes can contest the decision with an appeal, which is heard by the elected board. Taxpayers who want to contest decisions from the administrative judges would have to file lawsuits against the state in civil court.