One of its two major planks, the equalization of tax treatment for individually purchased and employer-provided health insurance, seemed sensible and unobjectionable, at least in principle.

WSJ: ObamaCare's Heritage

Amazingly, the California Board of Equalization and the state Franchise Tax Board have had the authority to create tax whistleblower programs since 1984, but neither has had the vision to do so.

FORBES: To Cut California's Budget Gap, Cut One Sentence From State Whistleblower Law

The Board of Equalization (BOE) website has extensive information about use tax that you may find helpful in determining whether use tax is due on your purchases from out-of-state businesses.

FORBES: Connect

Now, Howard and his son understand that even though they have no presence in California, the State expects his firm (or the online host) to charge California sales tax and submit it to its Board of Equalization.

FORBES: You Might Owe Income Tax To California And Not Even Know It