Does anyone know of or use a reference book similar to TheTaxBook that is only for the state of California? If not, what are you California preparers using as a guide for California taxes?
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I use the All States published by The Tax Book, it is awesome, then go to the appropriate state. If need more info go to that States Web page. See the Links above and The Board has given you the direct link to each State if you need more info.
In Calif, so I have a lot of the Calif reference bookmarked on my Favorites.
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Spidell
Spidell at www.caltax.com is in a category by themselves. Although it is not written as a fast reference like The TaxBook, their big blue book is a comprehensive authority on payroll, estate, sales, and property tax as well as income tax. It also explains how to appeal and submit offers in California.
One way to approach California taxes is to concentrate on Schedule CA, which adjusts for "conformity," the differences between the federal and state rules. Nobody but nobody has better guidance for that.
I always attend the Spidell update seminar and I subscribe to their monthly newsletter. They also publish separate guides about non-residents, entities, and some other things.
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I'm old-fashioned
>>Do you use just the spidell book or the online research tools also?<<
I'm old-fashioned. I like the real thing, something I can get my hands on (and sink my teeth into, when the going gets tough). Why, I don't even have a computer. My son set one up here a few years back but I never learned to use it.
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Originally posted by jainen View PostSpidell at www.caltax.com is in a category by themselves. Although it is not written as a fast reference like The TaxBook, their big blue book is a comprehensive authority on payroll, estate, sales, and property tax as well as income tax. It also explains how to appeal and submit offers in California.
One way to approach California taxes is to concentrate on Schedule CA, which adjusts for "conformity," the differences between the federal and state rules. Nobody but nobody has better guidance for that.
I always attend the Spidell update seminar and I subscribe to their monthly newsletter. They also publish separate guides about non-residents, entities, and some other things.
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a problem with CCH
>>I have used the CCH book before and wasn't overwhelmed.<<
I used CCH through last year. The Spidell book was useless when it first came out because it didn't have an index, so I waited a few years before trying it again. So far I haven't had many California issues come up, but one thing I've already noticed with satisfaction -- the big blue book is easy to find, something that was always a problem with CCH!
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