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Plain-language explainers on California compliance and benefits programs, each tied to a companion calculator.
Prop 19's $1M Inherited-Property Exclusion Cap Resets Feb 2027 — What That Means Now
The parent-child transfer exclusion cap adjusts every two years — here's the current $1,044,586 figure and what changes at the next reset.
EmploymentPAGA Reform 2024: What AB 2288 / SB 92 Actually Changed for California Employers
No flat penalty cap — instead a discount system tied to compliance steps and a small-employer cure process. Here's what actually changed.
BusinessCalSavers: If You Have Even 1 Employee, Your Registration Deadline Has Likely Already Passed
Every employer-size tier except the smallest is now years past its original CalSavers deadline. Here's the actual schedule and penalties.
BusinessCalifornia Has No Statewide Business License — Here's What Cities Actually Require
There's no such thing as a California business license issued by the state. Every city writes its own rules — here's the pattern that actually applies.
BusinessCalifornia's New Employment Credit Is Sunset — What Still Pays You to Hire
The New Employment Credit only applies to hires made before 2026. Here's what's actually still active for employers hiring right now.
BusinessCalifornia LLC First-Year Tax: $800, or $400 Starting 2027
An LLC whose first taxable year begins in 2027-2029 pays $400 instead of $800 — here's who qualifies, and why AB 85 is still dead.
Solar & EnergyNEM 3.0 Explained: Why Your Solar Export Credit Dropped So Much
NEM 3.0 replaced near-retail export credits with an hourly Avoided Cost Calculator rate — here's the actual mechanism and where batteries fit in.
Solar & EnergyThe 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit Is Gone for Homeowners — What OBBBA Changed
The federal residential solar tax credit was terminated for systems placed in service after 2025. Here's exactly what changed.
Vehicle & EVIs CVRP Still Giving Out EV Rebates? (No — Here's What Replaced It)
CVRP closed permanently in November 2023. Here's what MyFirstEV and Clean Cars 4 All actually offer instead.
PropertyAB 1482 Rent Cap 2026-27: State Formula vs. Your City's Stricter Rule
The statewide cap runs 8.1%-8.8% by region — but LA, Oakland, Berkeley, and other rent-controlled cities cap increases far lower.
EmploymentCalifornia Minimum Wage 2026: State Floor vs. City vs. Fast Food vs. Healthcare
California's minimum wage isn't one number — four different layers can apply to the same worker depending on where and in what industry they work.