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The annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights hearings provide a forum for business and property taxpayers to present ideas for improving the administration of tax programs at the BOE.
“During these uncertain economic times, it is important to make available resources that may be of assistance to California individuals and businesses,” said First District Member Betty T. Yee. “I invite you to attend our annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights hearings so that we may be of assistance to you.”
Each year the elected board members of the California State Board of Equalization hold public hearings in Sacramento and Culver City.
Taxpayers are encouraged to share their ideas and concerns related to the administration and oversight of business taxes and property taxes at the BOE. In addition to safeguarding the rights, privacy, and property of taxpayers, board members are interested in discussing ways they can help taxpayers better understand California’s state tax laws.
The hearings will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the State Board of Equalization Headquarters Building, Room 121, 450 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814.
The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearings in Sacramento will be Webcast live at www.boe.ca.gov.
Taxpayers interested in making a presentation at the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearings are invited to contact the BOE Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate Office by calling 888-324-2798, or by email at www.boe.ca.gov/info/emailtra.htm.
More information about the annual hearings is available online at www.boe.ca.gov/meetings/heartra.htm.
The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearings in Culver City were held on June 21.
Enacted in January 1989, the Harris-Katz California Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Law requires that the BOE ensure that the rights of California taxpayers are protected during the assessment and collection of sales and use taxes.
The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights was expanded in 1993 to include special tax programs such as excise, fuel, and alcohol taxes, and the Morgan Property Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights was added in 1994.
The BOE is required by law to conduct public Bill of Rights hearings annually.
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On Monday, Sept. 19, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, workshops will focus on utilizing the new online Virtual One-Stop program.
Employers will gain hands-on experience and learn how to register online, search thousands of jobseeker resumes, and create free job postings.
The Virtual One-Stop program also has no-cost employer services for Human Resources information, Work Opportunity Tax Credits and incentives, labor relations, EEO guidelines and numerous other services.
At 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, Sinda Knight from Westamerica Bank will speak with employers about “Local Business Banking Resources” including products, planning and loans.
Workshops will be held at the Lakeport One-Stop, 55 First St.
Basic computer skills/Internet experience is helpful. Space is limited, employers please call 707-263-0630 to sign up.
The Lake One-Stop is part of America’s One-Stop Career Center System that establishes partnerships
between business and job seeker programs.
Lake One-Stop is located in Lakeport at 55 First St., 707-263-0630, and in Clearlake at 4477 Moss Ave., 707-994-0633).
Information is available online at www.lakeonestop.org.
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The dinner will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Live Oak Senior Center, 12502 Foothill Blvd., Clearlake Oaks.
Attendees will enjoy dinner, appetizers, salad and a great time. The cost is $10.
To make reservations, call Bill Stone at A&B Collision, 707-994-8800.
The association's meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month.
The October dinner meeting will include a silent auction to raise money for the fireworks fund.
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The forum will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, beginning at 9 a.m., at the CDFA headquarters auditorium, 1220 N. St., Sacramento. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
To participate in the meeting by teleconference, please dial the toll-free meeting access number, 1-888-790-1735. The passcode is CDFA 2332.
Documents and presentations for this meeting will be available at www.energy.ca.gov/2010-ALT-1/.
Forum outcomes include understanding the key economic and policy drivers for agriculture and biofuel development; panel discussions on important sector issues; identifying the challenges and opportunities that intersect agriculture and biofuel development in California; and understanding the realistic expectations of biofuels and biofuel feedstocks that will lead to commercialization.
The California Agriculture Biofuel Forum will explore mutually beneficial opportunities for California’s agriculture businesses and biofuel producers as the state experiences the expected growth of biofuel production plants.
Converting dairy farm biogas, food processing waste, orchard prunings and other agriculture waste residue to transportation fuels offer agriculture businesses an opportunity to reduce residue processing expenses. Purpose grown crops may provide other biofuel options.
The forum is designed to solicit information and encourage discussion from agriculture businesses and the biofuel industry to better understand public policy and investments.
These investments include the California Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture programs.
This forum also will consider business and economic models, and challenges and opportunities experienced by agriculture businesses and the biofuel industry. California stakeholders, including policy makers, industry stakeholders, businesses, and academia, will participate in this forum.