State Budget
Legislature Approves Placeholder Budget With No Corporate Tax Increase
The Assembly and Senate approved a $311.7 billion budget bill June 15 with no broad-based tax increases, but legislative leaders indicated that changes will be made to the plan after negotiations with Governor Gavin Newsom conclude and when more accurate revenue projections are available after October tax payments are received.
Tax Increases Off the Table in Budget Negotiations, Newsom Says
April PIT Revenue $3.8 Billion Below Budget Projection
The state collected $7.49 billion in personal income tax revenue during the month of April – approximately $3.8 billion less than anticipated in Governor Gavin Newsom’s January budget proposal – according to the PIT revenue tracker maintained by the State Controller’s Office.
Corporate Tax Hike Proposed by Senate Leader, Quickly Nixed by Governor
Senate Democrats this week proposed increasing California’s corporate tax rate to 10.99 percent for income over $1.5 million, but the April 26 proposal was immediately dismissed by Governor Gavin Newsom’s office.
Lawmakers Consider Governor’s Plan for $402 Million for Complex With New CDTFA Office
Lawmakers are considering a budget request from Governor Gavin Newsom to spend $402 million in general fund money in 2023-24 for a state office complex that will include a new headquarters for the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
Newsom’s Plan Cancels UI Fund Payments, Includes Targeted Tax Increases
Governor Gavin Newsom this week unveiled his budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, proposing total spending of $297 billion from all funds, down from $307.9 billion in the budget enacted last summer.
State Could Face $25 Billion Deficit, Analyst Warns
Governor Signs Budget Bills, Legislature Begins Recess
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $308 billion state budget and several budget trailer bills this week, and the Legislature began its month-long summer recess.