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California Supreme Court

Apr. 28, 2012

Court says tax collectors can audit businesses in enterprise zones

The state Supreme Court added uncertainty to a popular corporate tax break on Thursday by ruling that state tax collectors can audit businesses claiming special credits for hiring disadvantaged workers in enterprise zones.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The state Supreme Court added uncertainty to a popular corporate tax break on Thursday by ruling that state tax collectors can audit businesses claiming special credits for hiring disadvantaged workers in enterprise zones.


The 7-0 decision reversed the 2nd District Court of Appeal and placed the burden on businesses seeking the tax credits to prove that workers are "qualified employees" unde...

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