Why Your 2026 Tax Refund Could Be ,000 Bigger—And What You Should Do About It

Why Your 2026 Tax Refund Could Be $1,000 Bigger—And What You Should Do About It

If you’re a California resident managing your family’s finances, you may be wondering: “Will I get a bigger tax refund this year?” According to the U.S. Treasury, the answer is likely yes.... Read more »
Los Angeles might tweak its ‘mansion tax.’ Here’s why that matters for the rest of California

Los Angeles might tweak its ‘mansion tax.’ Here’s why that matters for the rest of California

Los Angeles Mansion Tax Reform: What California Property Owners Need to Know About Measure ULA Changes and Their Estate Planning Impact Source: CalMatters Who This Affects: California residents who own high-value real... Read more »
California Supreme Court Affirms Property Tax Reassessment After Corporate-to-Trust Transfer:

California Supreme Court Affirms Property Tax Reassessment After Corporate-to-Trust Transfer:

Understanding Prang v. Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board and Its Impact on Your Estate Plan If you’re a California resident managing family businesses, corporate assets, or trusts, a recent California Supreme... Read more »

Lawmakers Push for Capital Gains Tax Exclusion

Lawmakers and government officials say they’re making progress on an update to the capital gains tax. Right now, America’s homeowners are sitting on a staggering $34.7 trillion in equity, built up during a... Read more »
Why California Retirees Need to Act on These Tax Changes NOW

Why California Retirees Need to Act on These Tax Changes NOW

The temporary nature of these benefits makes immediate action critical. California residents aged 65+ have a limited window (2026-2028) to maximize tax savings before provisions expire. California-Specific Impact of Federal Tax Changes... Read more »
New Tax Changes for California Seniors in 2026: What You Need to Know to Maximize Your Benefits

New Tax Changes for California Seniors in 2026: What You Need to Know to Maximize Your Benefits

Source: The Hill – New Tax Break for Seniors Who This Article Is For This guide is designed for California residents age 65 and older, their adult children managing their parents’ finances,... Read more »
Bill proposes eliminating capital gains tax on home sales

Bill proposes eliminating capital gains tax on home sales

Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) introduced legislation this week, dubbed the Don’t Tax the American Dream Act, that would eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the sale of primary residences. “Americans are overtaxed.... Read more »
Connelly v. United States: What California Business Owners Need to Know About Share Redemption Agreements and Estate Tax Valuation

Connelly v. United States: What California Business Owners Need to Know About Share Redemption Agreements and Estate Tax Valuation

If you’re a California business owner with a buy-sell agreement in place, or if you’re managing the estate of someone who owned shares in a closely held corporation, a recent Supreme Court... Read more »
Proposed California Wealth Tax Scares Away Billionaires

Proposed California Wealth Tax Scares Away Billionaires

Billionaires are leaving California in droves in the face of a ballot initiative seeking to place a 5 percent tax on their wealth.  At least six dozen billionaires left the Golden State... Read more »
Google Billionaire Larry Page Snaps Up 2 Miami Mansions for 3 Million—After Moving Business Out of California Amid Wealth Tax Threat

Google Billionaire Larry Page Snaps Up 2 Miami Mansions for $173 Million—After Moving Business Out of California Amid Wealth Tax Threat

Billionaire Google co-founder Larry Page has reportedly splashed out more than $173 million to snap up two mansions in the tony Miami enclave of Coconut Grove—days before it was claimed that the... Read more »