Poll Shows Split-Roll Measure Losing Popularity
A new poll shows that Proposition 15, the property tax increase initiative on the November ballot, is losing popularity with likely vot...
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18
Sep
Governor Signs Two CalTax-Supported Bills
Governor Gavin Newsom this month signed two CalTax-supported bills that provide selective conformity to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Re...
04
Sep
Tax Disclosure Bill Sent to Governor
The Senate voted 28-11 on August 30 to send SB 972 (Skinner), a CalTax-opposed bill requiring disclosure of confidential taxpayer infor...
04
Sep
Allegations of EDD Fraud Prompt Emergency Audit
California lawmakers have approved an emergency audit of the Employment Development Department after people in several parts of the sta...
28
Aug
State Auditor Puts COVID-19 Response Spending on High-Risk List
State Auditor Elaine Howle reported August 25 that her office has designated the state’s management of federal funds related to COVID-1...
21
Aug
State Penalizes Los Angeles County $1.3 Million for Dispute Over Campaigning With Tax Dollars
The Fair Political Practices Commission, which is responsible for enforcing California’s campaign finance and disclosure laws, unanimou...
21
Aug
Voters Will Decide Fate of 245 Local Tax and Bond Measures in November
When Californians go to the polls November 3, they not only will decide the fate of a massive property tax increase (Proposition 15), b...
14
Aug
Lawmakers Introduce Union-Backed ‘Wealth Tax,’ but Say it Won’t Advance
Assembly Member Rob Bonta hosted a teleconference August 13 to unveil legislation to “establish a first-in-the-nation net worth tax” th...
14
Aug
Property Tax Revenue Increases in Contra Costa County, as Assessed Values Hit Record High
Contra Costa County will benefit from an increase in property tax dollars, as the assessed value of taxable property increased almost 5...
07
Aug
Committee Holds No-Vote Hearing on Proposed Tax Hike on Income Over $1 Million
The Senate Governance and Finance Committee held a no-vote hearing August 3 on a union-backed proposal that would impose a large, retro...