LAO Revenue-Raising Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - In so doing, we have applied the same approach as with direct spending programs--that is, we have examined tax-related provisions referred to as tax expenditure programs (TEPs)--and recommended changes to those that are not achieving their stated purposes or are of a lower priority.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1769

Tax Expenditure Reviews [Publication Details]

Nov 16, 2007 - Tax Expenditure Reviews [Publication Details] HTML Description: Tax expenditure programs (TEPs) are features of the tax code—including credits, deductions, exclusions, and exemptions—that enable a targeted set of taxpayers to reduce their taxes relative to what they would pay under a “basic” tax-law structure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1684

California's Tax System: A Primer [Publication Details]

Apr 9, 2007 - California's Tax System: A Primer [Publication Details] California's Tax System: A Primer Format: HTML Description: What are the different types of taxes upon which California relies? What is their relative importance, and how have they evolved over time?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1649

Narrowing the Tax Gap [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Narrowing the Tax Gap [Publication Details] HTML Description: There is a substantial difference between the amount of taxes that are statutorily owed to the state versus the taxes that are actually remitted by taxpayers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1595

The Governor’s Tax Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - The Governor’s Tax Proposal [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/1612

Allocating Local Sales Taxes: Issues and Options [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2007 - Allocating Local Sales Taxes: Issues and Options [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/1540

A Report on Tax Agency Information and Data Exchange [Publication Details]

Jan 22, 2007 - A Report on Tax Agency Information and Data Exchange [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/1539

California’s Taxation of Vessels, Vehicles, and Aircraft: Out-of-State Purchases [Publication Details]

May 2, 2006 - We find that (1) the law change has resulted in a sharp reduction in out-of-state usage exemptions and an increase in sales and use tax revenues, and (2) the negative economic impacts arising from the measure do not appear to be particularly large.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1481

Perspectives on State Revenues 2006-07 [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2006 - The state budget continues to benefit from healthy revenue growth. After climbing by over 8 percent in 2004‑05, the 2006‑07 Governor’s Budget assumes that revenues from the state’s major taxes will increase further by 6.2 percent in 2005‑06 and 5.7 percent in 2006‑07. The administration’s current forecast is up substantially from the estimates included in the 2005‑06 Budget Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1387

Abusive Tax Shelters: Impact of Recent California Legislation [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2006 - Abusive Tax Shelters: Impact of Recent California Legislation [Publication Details] Abusive Tax Shelters: Impact of Recent California Legislation Format: HTML Description: In recent years, the prevalence of illegal or “abusive” tax shelters (ATS) has increased dramatically.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1373