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CA NOL Suspension : Coming Back?
California startups and high-income founders were hit hard when the Net Operating Loss (NOL) deduction was suspended under AB 85 during pandemic-era budgets. With 2025 underway, many are asking: Will California reinstate NOL usage, or will suspensions continue? Let’s decode what’s happening, what to prepare for, and how to preserve your NOL carryforwards while staying […]
Payroll R&D Credit: Why the CA Program Is Capped
Introduction Startups across the U.S. leverage the federal payroll R&D credit to offset up to $500,000 in employer-side payroll taxes. But what about California? In 2025, California still does not allow R&D credits to offset payroll tax, and its overall research credit program is non-refundable and capped for corporations. This guide explains why CA R&D […]