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Potential Mileage Tax and Employer Reimbursements

Question: I heard that California is considering passing a mileage tax. Is that true? If it did, would I have to reimburse my employees for the tax? Answer: No, the Legislature isn’t currently considering a mileage tax—although there is a proposal to study whether one should be enacted.  If such a tax is enacted, however, employers would likely need to…

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