Affiliate Disclosure Policy

Last updated: September 1, 2026

Our Commitment to Transparency

California Property Tax Calculator is committed to providing accurate, helpful information about property taxes in State of California. To keep our calculator and educational resources free, we participate in affiliate programs with companies whose products and services we believe benefit Californian homeowners.

What This Means

  • Affiliate Commissions: We may earn a commission when you click on certain links or purchase products/services through our recommendations.
  • No Extra Cost: Affiliate commissions don't increase the price you pay for any product or service.
  • Editorial Independence: Our content, calculations, and recommendations are based on research and user value, not commission rates.
  • Selective Partnerships: We only partner with companies whose products align with our mission to help Californian homeowners.

Current Affiliate Programs

We participate in affiliate programs with:

  • Tax preparation software providers (FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, etc.)
  • Real estate and mortgage services
  • Financial planning and insurance providers
  • Property tax consultation and protest services
  • Home improvement and assessment services

FreeTaxUSA Partnership

We participate in the FreeTaxUSA affiliate program. If you file your taxes through our FreeTaxUSA links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend FreeTaxUSA because we believe it provides genuine value to our users who need to claim property tax deductions on their federal returns.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255). We believe in full transparency with our users and follow all applicable laws and regulations regarding affiliate marketing.

How We Choose Partners

  • Products must provide genuine value to property owners
  • Companies must have positive user reviews and reputation
  • Services must be relevant to property tax management
  • Partners must offer competitive pricing and features

Your Privacy

Our affiliate relationships do not affect your privacy. We do not share your personal information with affiliate partners. Any data collection by third-party services is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Questions?

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or disclosure policy, contact us at contact@propertytaxguides.com.

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