Local Taxes

07 Jan

Local Tax Elections, Local Taxes

Parcel Tax Approved, Bond Measure Rejected in December Special Elections

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

A local parcel tax passed and a bond failed in recent special elections, according to the final results released by elections officials...

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12 Nov

Local Tax Elections, Local Taxes

Voters Approve 13 Taxes and Reject Four in Local Elections

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Voters approved 13 local tax measures in elections that concluded November 2, representing a cumulative $50.4 mil...

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22 Oct

Elections, Local Tax Elections, Local Taxes

Santa Cruz Seeks to Convert General Tax Into Special Tax Without Two-Thirds Vote

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

A local measure on the November 2 ballot in Santa Cruz seeks to convert an existing general tax into a special tax – with 20 percent of...

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01 Oct

Local Taxes

Fourteen Local Tax Measures Going Before Voters in November

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Voters in 10 counties will decide the fate of 14 local tax measures November 2. If all of the measures are approved, it would represent...

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24 Sep

Local Taxes

Voters Approve Two Local Tax Increases in September 14 Elections

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Voters in three counties approved two local tax measures – representing an estimated $4.9 million per year in new taxes – in elections ...

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03 Sep

Local Taxes

Local Tax Measures on the Recall Election Ballot in Three Counties

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

When they cast their ballots in the September 14 gubernatorial recall election, voters in three counties also will decid...

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20 Aug

Local Taxes

Cities Are Experiencing Significant Tax Revenue Growth, Auditor Reports

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

California cities are experiencing significant tax revenue growth, the state auditor reported August 17, adding: “Because of these incr...

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02 Jul

Local Taxes

Sales Tax Rates Increase in Many Parts of the State

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Voter-approved sale tax rate increases took effect July 1 in many areas of the state, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administ...

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26 Mar

Local Taxes

State Commission Fines School District $18,000 for Using Tax Dollars for Campaign

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) voted March 18 to approve a stipulated settlement fining the city of Fountain Valley $18...

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19 Mar

Local Taxes

Sales Tax Increases Take Effect April 1 in Many Areas of the State

• August 8, 2023
• By CalTax

Voter-approved sale tax rate increases will take effect April 1 in many areas of the state, the California Department of Tax and Fee Ad...

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