California Economy and Taxes
 
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Income Tax Withholding Tracker: September 1 - September 24 September 24, 2021

The California income tax withholding surge continues, as September collections to date are 23.5 percent above last September.

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Home Sales Update: August 2021 September 24, 2021

The state recorded 37,275 home sales in August, slightly above the recent average for the month.

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Home Prices Update: August 2021 September 23, 2021

California home prices are up 21.7 percent over 12 months, although the rate of growth slowed in August.

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August 2021 Jobs Report September 17, 2021

California employers added 104,300 net new jobs in August, a strong showing despite the national slowdown.

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U.S. Retail Sales Update: August 2021 September 17, 2021

U.S. retail sales (seasonally adjusted) grew 0.7 percent from July to August. Retail sales remain elevated due to dramatic growth in January and March. 

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Building Permits Update: July 2021 September 7, 2021

California builders recorded 9,676 permits in July, 5 percent above the same month in 2020.

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Income Tax Withholding Tracker: August 1 - August 27 September 7, 2021

California income tax withholding remained very strong in August, coming in nearly 20 percent above August 2020.

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Home Sales Update: July 2021 August 25, 2021

The pace of home sales in California continued to moderate in July, with 38,389 sales recorded.

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Home Prices Update: July 2021 August 25, 2021

California home prices continued to soar in July and are now up 21.2 percent over the past 12 months.

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July 2021 Jobs Report August 20, 2021

California employers created an estimated 114,400 net jobs in July, the biggest gain since February.

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How Long Do Firms Take from Founding to IPO? August 18, 2021

It's most common for a larger firm to go public 8 to 10 years from its founding date.

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U.S. Retail Sales Update: July 2021 August 17, 2021

U.S. retail sales (seasonally adjusted) fell 1.1 percent from June to July. Retail sales remain elevated due to dramatic growth in January and March. 

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California New Business Creation: July 2021 August 9, 2021

New business creation slowed in July, but still remained above the typical level for the month.

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Building Permits Update: June 2021 August 5, 2021

California builders recorded 10,685 housing permits in June, a so-so number for what is typically the biggest month of the year. 

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Home Prices Update: June 2021 July 28, 2021

The California home price surge continues to accelerate: up 2.8 percent in June and 18.7 percent over 12 months.