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ConsumerWatch: Beware Hidden Tax Preparation Fees & Find Free Help
Bay Area taxpayer, Ray LaRance, was charged a hefty fee by California Check Cashing in Dublin to file his state and federal income taxes.
Stockton Officially Declares Bankruptcy, Largest US City To File
Stockton has filed for Chapter 9 protection, making it the largest American city ever to declare bankruptcy.
Stockton Bankruptcy To Hit City Retirees Hard
When Stockton becomes the largest U.S. city ever to file for bankruptcy, it will strike a hard blow to residents, especially city employees and retirees whose health benefits and pensions helped drive the city toward insolvency.
Stockton Bankruptcy Set After Mediation With Creditors Fails
Officials in Stockton said Tuesday that mediation with the city’s creditors has failed, meaning it is set to become the largest American city ever to declare bankruptcy.
ConsumerWatch: Last-Minute Tax Change Could Mean More For Filers
Just days before the tax-filing deadline, the California Franchise Tax Board dropped its campaign to get California homeowners not to deduct part of their property tax bill.
ConsumerWatch: California Homeowners To Lose Property Tax Break
California homeowners may be surprised to learn that they’re about to lose part of their property tax deductions. The Franchise Tax Board will soon start enforcing a little known law that allows homeowners to deduct only the assessed value of their property.
Facebook IPO Filing Could Come Next Week
The Wall Street Journal said Facebook could file regulatory papers for its initial public offering of stock as early as next week.
Letters Sent To Those Who Didn’t File Tax Returns
The State Franchise Tax Board is trying to hunt down California income earners who didn’t file tax returns last year.


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