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- Tax Credits for New Home Purchase / First-Time Buyer
- The New Home / First-Time Buyer Credits are available only for purchases that close escrow on or after May 1, 2010. / more+
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- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. / more+
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News and Events /
- Register now for the CA Tax Policy Conference being held Nov. 4-6, 2010 (posted 09/07/10)
- Independent contractor withholding webinar, September 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. PDT (posted 08/25/10)
- Interested Parties Meeting, September 22, 2010 (posted 08/25/10)
- City Business Tax Program identifies individuals and businesses with certain filing requirements (posted 08/25/10)
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