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The Treasurer-Tax Collector receives, safeguards, distributes,
and invests County, School District, and Special District funds;
collects taxes; opens and inventories safe deposit boxes; sells
tax-defaulted land; and issues County business licenses. The
following are a Web sites related to the office of the Treasurer-Tax
Collector and the functions of Tax law, regulations and Tax relief
programs.
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 California State Controllers Office
The State Controller is the Chief Fiscal Officer of California, the eighth largest economy in the world. He helps administer $300 billion in state pension funds and serves on 76 state boards and commissions. These are charged with duties ranging from protecting our coastline to helping build hospitals. The Controller is the state’s independent fiscal watchdog, providing sound fiscal control over more than $100 billion in receipts and disbursements of public funds a year, offering fiscal guidance to local governments and uncovering fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars.
 Website (http://www.sco.ca.gov/)
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State
of California Franchise Tax Board
The Franchise Tax Board is the department that collects state
personal income taxes and bank and corporation taxes for the
State of California. Each year the department collects over $33
billion in tax revenues from individuals, banks and corporations
- 62% of California's entire General Fund. Over 14 million personal
income tax returns are received and processed by the department
each year.
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State
Board of Equalization
Created in 1879 by a constitutional amendment, the Board of Equalization
was initially charged with responsibility for ensuring that county
property tax assessment practices were equal and uniform throughout
the state. Currently the tax programs administered by the Board
are concentrated in four general areas: sales and use taxes,
property taxes, special taxes and the tax appellate program.
In 1999-00, taxes and fees administered by the Board yielded
$39.46 billion to provide essential services for the people of
California. Board-administered programs provided more than 34
percent of the state's tax revenue.
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Internal
Revenue Service
You'll be glad you've landed on the US Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) web site. Here you'll find tax
tips for individuals and business. Find out about exemptions.
Learn how to estimate tax liability. Or, discover all the latest
changes and reminders regarding your taxes. In case you don't
have a pre-printed envelope, there's even a map to help you find
out where to file. So, now that you've got exactly what you need,
things will definitely go a whole lot smoother.
Website (http//www.irs.gov) |
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California
Association of County Treasurers & Tax Collectors
The purpose of the California Association of County Treasurers
& Tax Collectors is to promote the general interests of the
active members and the respective Counties they represent; to
strive for higher professional standards and, through the exchange
of information and ideas, stimulate a friendly and cooperative
spirit among the membership.
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| The Madera County Treasurer/Tax Collector
does not maintain the above website. They are provided as a courtesy
to our citizens. The advise and information on these web
sites should always supplement your knowledge. You may also want
to consult your tax planner, Certified Public Accountant or Attorney. |
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Madera County Treasurer/Tax
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