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Rules Panel Advances Nomination for Office of Tax Appeals Director After Remarks on Accessibility and Fairness
Summary
The Rules Committee advanced the nominee for director of the Office of Tax Appeals, highlighting remote‑hearing access, a one‑page appeal form and an ombudsperson to help taxpayers navigate appeals.
SACRAMENTO — The Senate Rules Committee advanced the nomination of the director for the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) on April 9, referring the appointment to the full Senate after committee members questioned the nominee about access, potential bias and how the office manages remote appeals.
The nominee, identified in the hearing only as Miriam (last name not specified in the public transcript), described her years of service working on the creation and implementation of the Office of Tax Appeals and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. She told the committee the OTA has published nearly 3,000 written…
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