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California Tax Board Probes Florida Move: Family's Concerns Rise

1/28/2026

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The California Franchise Tax Board began an inquiry on January 6, 2026 into a family moved to Florida in 2021 to determine tax obligations, requesting receipts and a narrative of the move.
Hari Raghavan, speaking with his accountant, said he is concerned about the Franchise Tax Board's methods.
He pointed to the request for a moving inventory list as a particular concern.
California legislators have not commented on the situation.

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Story summary

The California Franchise Tax Board began an inquiry on January 6, 2026 into a family moved to Florida in 2021 to determine tax obligations, requesting receipts and a narrative of the move.
Hari Raghavan, speaking with his accountant, said he is concerned about the Franchise Tax Board's methods.
He pointed to the request for a moving inventory list as a particular concern.
California legislators have not commented on the situation.