December 2006 California CPA

Send it Out
With good help hard to find, more CPAs are turning to outsourcing to meet short-term and long-term goals. Here’s what they have to say.
Amberly Rumrill

In the Know
New employment laws cover everything from minimum wage to trade secrets. Here’s a primer.
Mark E. Terman, Esq.

Tax Season Toolkit [PDF]
Brace yourself for another busy season with this popular, annual reference guide to
federal and state tax issues.

Estate Planning: The Crux of CRUTs
Charitable Remainder Unitrusts Provide Donors Giving Opportunity, Income
Julie Malekhedayat, CPA

California Tax: CalCPA-FTB Liaison Meeting
Tax Gap, Filing Procedures and Legislative Updates Fill Liaison Meeting
Leonard W. Williams, CPA

The Full FOIA
Knowing how to use the Freedom of Information Act can help CPAs secure information related to tax cases.
Charles P. Rettig, Esq.

Government Relations: Mobility Stability
A look back at California’s practice privilege struggles—and a look ahead to reform efforts dealing with mobility.
Bruce Allen

Federal Tax: Private Annuities 
Proposed Regulations Would Negate Income Tax Benefits
Stuart R. Josephs, CPA

News/Trends
Our  news digest, filled with updates from the IRS, SEC and more.