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What is the Message Board?
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What is the Online Research Package?
Spidell’s Online Research Package is a comprehensive California tax research tool. It features online access to Spidell’s California Taxletter®, Spidell’s Federal Taxletter®, Spidell’s Analysis & Explanation of California Taxes®, and all primary state tax authority including statutes, regulations, and court cases, as well as Spidell’s commentary and analysis based on our 40+ years of California tax experience.
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