California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 795 — Free Tax Filing and Reporting Act of 2017.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires taxes to be paid to the state, including sales and use taxes, payroll taxes, and income and franchise taxes. Under existing law the Legislature finds and declares that taxes are the most sensitive point of contact between citizens and their government and establishes the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate in specified agencies and makes the advocate or his or her designee responsible for coordinating the resolution of taxpayer complaints and problems, including any taxpayer complaints regarding unsatisfactory treatment of taxpayers, as specified. This bill would require the Franchise Tax Board, the State Board of Equalization, and the Employment Development Department, to, among other things, develop tutorials and a joint Internet Web site designed to educate California taxpayers on how to self-file their income, sales and use, and payroll taxes and how to comply with basic tax laws. The bill would require the Internet Web site to include, among other information, the contact information for the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate of each agency. The bill would also make specified findings and declarations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

  8. Read first time. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 795 do?
Existing law requires taxes to be paid to the state, including sales and use taxes, payroll taxes, and income and franchise taxes. Under existing law the Legislature finds and declares that taxes are the most sensitive point of contact between citizens and their government and establishes the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate in specified agencies and makes the advocate or his or her designee responsible for coordinating the resolution of taxpayer complaints and problems, including any taxpayer complaints regarding unsatisfactory treatment of taxpayers, as specified. This bill would require the Franchise Tax Board, the State Board of Equalization, and the Employment Development Department, to, among other things, develop tutorials and a joint Internet Web site designed to educate California taxpayers on how to self-file their income, sales and use, and payroll taxes and how to comply with basic tax laws. The bill would require the Internet Web site to include, among other information, the contact information for the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate of each agency. The bill would also make specified findings and declarations.
Who sponsors AB 795?
AB 795 is sponsored by Gipson, Mike A. (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 795?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 795?
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