Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

May 31, 2024 - Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog] Seth Kerstein Background. In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64 , which legalized the nonmedical use of cannabis. Proposition 64 created two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/805

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

May 31, 2024 - Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog] Seth Kerstein Background. In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64 , which legalized the nonmedical use of cannabis. Proposition 64 created two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/805

The 2021-22 Budget: Business Tax Incentives [Publication Details]

Jan 28, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Business Tax Incentives [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4327

The 2021-22 Budget: Business Tax Incentives

Jan 28, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Business Tax Incentives Business Tax Incentives Summary Governor ’s Budget Proposals. The Governor ’s budget proposes several changes to taxation to support businesses, largely one ‑time increases in existing tax credits and exclusions: Elective S Corporation Tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4327

U.S. Retail Sales Update: September 2023 [EconTax Blog]

Oct 17, 2023 - U.S. retail sales have grown 2.1 percent over the last 3 months and 3.8 percent over the last 12 months. Retail sales growth has well outpaced inflation over the last 3 months, but not over the last 12 months.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/787

Recent Revenues Coming in Below Governor's Budget Projections [EconTax Blog]

Jan 22, 2024 - Individuals with substantial capital gains and other non-wage income make quarterly estimated tax payments to meet state tax requirements. As shown in the figure  below, January estimated tax payments from these taxpayers are running well below targets needed to meet the Governor 's budget revenue levels for 2023-24.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/795

Recent Revenues Coming in Below Governor's Budget Projections [EconTax Blog]

Jan 22, 2024 - Individuals with substantial capital gains and other non-wage income make quarterly estimated tax payments to meet state tax requirements. As shown in the figure  below, January estimated tax payments from these taxpayers are running well below targets needed to meet the Governor 's budget revenue levels for 2023-24.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/article/Detail/795

The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision [Publication Details]

May 22, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision [Publication Details] The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision Format: HTML Description: This post provides our initial assessment of the Governor’s proposed managed care organization (MCO) tax package in the May Revision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4905

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Federal CalWORKs Pilot

Feb 21, 2025 - Whole family income levels during and after program participation, including employment earnings; tax credits; child support payments; and other income supports or benefits, including SSI/SSP and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program assistance (CalFresh in California).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4978

U.S. Retail Sales Update: August 2023 [EconTax Blog]

Sep 14, 2023 - U.S. retail sales have grown 1.2 percent over the last 3 months and 2.5 percent over the last 12 months. Retail sales growth has outpaced inflation over the last 3 months, but not over the last 12 months.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/782