https://californiacalculators.com/blog/ Plain-language explainers on California compliance and benefits programs. en-us https://californiacalculators.com/blog/calsavers-deadline-is-already-overdue https://californiacalculators.com/blog/calsavers-deadline-is-already-overdue Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 CalSavers registration deadlines are phased by employer size, and every tier except the smallest is now years overdue. Here's the actual deadline schedule and what the penalties look like. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/paga-reform-2024-what-actually-changed https://californiacalculators.com/blog/paga-reform-2024-what-actually-changed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 California's Private Attorneys General Act was substantially reformed for notices filed on or after June 19, 2024. Here's what actually changed -- the cure process, reasonable-steps discounts, and what didn't change. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/prop-19-inherited-property-exclusion-cap-countdown https://californiacalculators.com/blog/prop-19-inherited-property-exclusion-cap-countdown Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Prop 19 caps the parent-child property tax exclusion on an inherited home at roughly $1.04M over its factored base year value, and that cap adjusts every two years. Here's how the cap and the primary-residence rule actually work. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/ab-1482-rent-cap-2026-27-state-vs-city https://californiacalculators.com/blog/ab-1482-rent-cap-2026-27-state-vs-city Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 AB 1482's statewide rent cap runs 8.1%-8.8% depending on region for the current period -- but LA, Oakland, Berkeley, and other rent-controlled cities cap increases far lower. Here's how the two interact. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/california-has-no-statewide-business-license https://californiacalculators.com/blog/california-has-no-statewide-business-license Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 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 to your business. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/california-llc-first-year-tax-800-or-400 https://californiacalculators.com/blog/california-llc-first-year-tax-800-or-400 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 A new California LLC owes $<?= $annual ?> in year one -- but an LLC whose first taxable year begins in 2027-2029 pays $<?= $reduced ?>. Here's who qualifies, the due date, and why AB 85 is still dead. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/california-minimum-wage-2026-city-by-city https://californiacalculators.com/blog/california-minimum-wage-2026-city-by-city Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 California's minimum wage isn't one number -- a state floor, 40+ city ordinances, a fast food rate, and a separate healthcare worker schedule can all apply differently to the same worker. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/cvrp-is-closed-what-replaced-it https://californiacalculators.com/blog/cvrp-is-closed-what-replaced-it Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) closed permanently in November 2023. Here's what actually replaced it -- MyFirstEV and Clean Cars 4 All -- and how to check what you qualify for. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/federal-solar-tax-credit-gone-obbba https://californiacalculators.com/blog/federal-solar-tax-credit-gone-obbba Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) was terminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for any system placed in service after 2025 -- here's exactly what changed and who can still get a credit. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/nem-3-0-explained-export-rate-drop https://californiacalculators.com/blog/nem-3-0-explained-export-rate-drop Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 NEM 3.0 replaced near-retail solar export credits with an hourly Avoided Cost Calculator rate that runs roughly 2-10 cents/kWh -- here's why the math changed and how batteries fit in. https://californiacalculators.com/blog/new-employment-credit-sunset-what-still-works https://californiacalculators.com/blog/new-employment-credit-sunset-what-still-works Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The New Employment Credit only applies to hires made before 2026. Here's what's actually still active for California employers who are hiring in 2026 and beyond.