Posts by CalTax

22 Apr

Public Opinion Poll

64 Percent of California Voters Think Their Income Taxes Are Too High

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Almost two-thirds of California voters believe their state and federal income taxes are too high, according to a Berkeley Institute of ...

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22 Apr

State Budget

State Revenue Could Outpace Projections by $39 Billion, Analyst Says

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

State revenue “could end up $33 billion to $39 billion higher than the Governor’s Budget assumes,” the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LA...

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22 Apr

Commentary

Equipment Tax Is Hobbling State’s Manufacturers

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

By CalTax President Robert Gutierrez and California Manufacturers & Technology Association President Lance Hastings This commentar...

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08 Apr

Election Update, Elections

Six Candidates Running for State Controller

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Four Democrats, one Republican, and one Green Party member are running for state controller, according to the certified list of candida...

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08 Apr

Local Tax Elections, Local Taxes

Voters Will Decide Fate of 55 Local Tax and Bond Measures in June

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Californians will vote on 55 local tax and bond measures in the June 7 election, along with three special taxes that will be decided in...

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01 Apr

Waste, Fraud, & Mismanagement

Massive Hospice Fraud Suspected in Los Angeles, Auditor Says

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

“The state’s weak oversight of hospice agencies has created opportunities for large-scale fraud and abuse,” and the evidence “strongly ...

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01 Apr

State Board of Equalization

Yvette Stowers Chosen to Serve as New Executive Director of the State Board of Equalization

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Deputy State Controller Yvette Stowers has been selected to lead the State Board of Equalization after Executive Director Brenda Flemin...

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01 Apr

Local Taxes

Sales Tax Rate Increases – and Decreases – Take Effect Today in Several Parts of the State

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Sales tax rates increased this morning in two cities, and decreased in 11 areas, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administratio...

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25 Mar

Legislative Update

Governor and Democratic Leaders Propose Dueling Fueling Rebates

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Two more tax “rebates” were introduced in the past seven days in response to rising fuel prices, and a related tax-relief proposal was ...

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25 Mar

Public Opinion Poll

Poll Finds 62 Percent of Californians Feel Overtaxed

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Asked about their combined state and local tax burden, 62 percent of California adults said they are paying more than they think they s...

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