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California enacts legislation targeting out-of-state vehicle registration loopholes
Hacker News reports that California has expanded tax residency rules to restrict vehicle registrations through out-of-state entities.
The short version
- California State Bill 1406 took effect on September 30, 2026, targeting vehicle tax avoidance schemes.[Hacker News]
- Under the new measure, shell entities are classified as California residents if any beneficial owner lives in the state.[Hacker News]
- The statute broadens residency rules beyond corporations and LLCs to include general, limited, and limited liability partnerships.[Hacker News]
Key facts
- California State Bill 1406 became law on September 30, 2026.[Hacker News]
- Under the law, a shell company is treated as a California resident if any shareholder, partner, member, or beneficial owner resides in the state.[Hacker News]
- The law expands entities subject to the residency standard to include partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships.[Hacker News]
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