- Attorneys in Aliso Viejo, | CGMIMM

California spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.

California taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.

California property tax effective rate: ~0.74%. Prop 13 caps assessment increases at 2%/year until sale (1978).