The State - News from Sept. 2, 1987

A state Franchise Tax Board regulation abolishing a popular income tax break for members of private clubs that practice discrimination has been approved by Gov. George Deukmejian’s Office of Administrative Law. The decision by the agency, which must give its stamp of approval to all new state regulations, clears the way for the rule to take effect Jan. 1. Under the regulation, members of clubs that discriminate on the basis of race, sex or religion will not be able to claim income tax deductions for business expenses at their clubs, including dues, fees or payments for meals.