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SB 788: Tax preparers: exemptions.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What SB 788 does, verified December 7, 2025

This bill would exempt individuals with current and valid licenses issued by the board of accountancy from certain requirements, including registration and disclosure requirements for tax preparers. The exemption would apply to individuals licensed by the board and to firms with a current and valid license issued by the board, including partners, shareholders, owners, and employees. These exemptions would take effect for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 329, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-03)Alert me
Recent actions26 total · showing 5
Oct. 03, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 329, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 03, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 10, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 04, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 2904.) Ordered to the Senate.
Sep. 04, 2025In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
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