Cal. RTC § 224
This is the official text of Cal. RTC § 224, part of California’s Revenue and Taxation Code — governs state and local taxation, including income and property tax.
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Official statutory text
The personal effects, household furnishings, and pets of any person shall be exempt from taxation.
The phrase “personal effects, household furnishings, and pets” does not include boats, aircraft, vehicles, or personalty held or used in connection with a trade, profession or business or pets so held or used.
For purposes of this section, “pets” mean and include any animals held for noncommercial purposes and not as an investment.
The phrase “personal effects, household furnishings, and pets” does not include boats, aircraft, vehicles, or personalty held or used in connection with a trade, profession or business or pets so held or used.
For purposes of this section, “pets” mean and include any animals held for noncommercial purposes and not as an investment.
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