BOE Chairman Jerome E. Horton.

Taxpayers — Beware of Scammers!!

California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Chairman and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Member Jerome E. Horton announces taxpayers should take a few simple steps to keep from being preyed upon by data thieves and cyber criminals. “I stand with the Internal Revenue Service and other state tax agencies throughout our great nation in encouraging California taxpayers to follow safeguards for protecting their information,’ said BOE Chairman Jerome E. Horton. “Criminals have access to a good deal of personal data which they can use to file fraudulent returns. I urge you to become aware of security measures you can take online

BOE Chairman Jerome E. Horton to Receives 2015 African American Vanguard Award

Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome E. Horton was awarded with the 2015 African American Vanguard Award  for being one of Los Angeles’ “Most Influential African Americans”  in the category of Extraordinary Leaders. The 2015 African American Vanguard Awards reception honored the 100 most influential African Americans in Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. The event took place on October 15 at the California African American Museum. “I am humbled by this recognition, and appreciative of the work of Lord, Bush & Randolph and the National Action Network in supporting the call to service,” Chairman Horton said. When the City of