California Economy and Taxes
 



Evaluating Tax Expenditures  August 29, 2019

We explain our approach to evaluating tax expenditures. 


California's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Expansion July 13, 2017

Recent budget legislation--expected to be signed soon by the Governor--expands California's EITC program.


May Revision: Earned Income Tax Credit Proposal May 17, 2015

We discuss the Governor's May Revision proposal for a state earned income tax credit (EITC).


DOF Budget Resources Online: Economics and Revenues May 14, 2015

With the 2015-16 May Revision, the Governor's administration posts updated economic and revenue resources related to its budget proposal online.


State and Local Governments With Their Own EITCs January 6, 2015

We provide links to other states' and localities' tax agencies that administer their own EITCs.


Prior California EITC Legislative Proposals December 18, 2014

Bills to create a state EITC in California have been introduced in the Legislature before. None have been enacted into law.


Key Resources Concerning Federal EITC December 18, 2014

We provide information on some key resources concerning the federal earned income tax credit.


What is the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit? December 18, 2014

The federal EITC is a major tax program whose purpose, over time, has moved toward increasing the rewards for paid work and reducing poverty.