An Initial Look at Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Local Government Fiscal Condition

May 12, 2021 - Significant Reliance on Sales Tax Revenue. Many cities rely on sales tax revenue as a major revenue source for their budget. In the case of the 24 c ities most reliant on sales tax (the top 5 p ercent), sales and use tax collections in 2018 ‑ 19 c onstituted between 31 p ercent and 70 p ercent of total local revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4428

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Mar 6, 2020 - Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog] Seth Kerstein In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64 , which legalized the nonmedical use of cannabis. The state levies two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/441

SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads

Jan 24, 2020 - SB 1 Provides More Shared Revenues for Local Streets and Roads Increased Fuel Taxes and New Vehicle Fees. Among other changes, SB  1 increased existing fuel taxes and created two new vehicle fees. Three of the fuel tax increases went into effect on November 1, 2017 and include a (1)  12 cent per gallon increase to the gasoline excise
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

Income Tax Withholding Tracker: July 13-July 17 [EconTax Blog]

Jul 17, 2020 - Income Tax Withholding Tracker: July 13-July 17 [EconTax Blog] Income Tax Withholding Tracker: July 13-July 17 July 17, 2020 Brian Uhler Bottom Line:   California income tax withholding slumped a bit this week but total collections since mid-March remain only about 2 percent below the comparable period in 2019.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/497

U.S. Retail Sales: May 2020 [EconTax Blog]

Jun 16, 2020 - May 2020 U.S. retail sales show significant rebound from April decline.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/481

Taxation of commercial property. [Ballot]

Oct 2, 2019 - Property Taxes Are Based on a Property ’s Purchase Price. Each property owner ’s annual property tax bill is equal to the taxable value of their property multiplied by their property tax rate. Property tax rates are capped at 1  percent plus smaller voter-approved rates to finance local infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-008

The 2018-19 Budget: California Hiring Tax Credits

Mar 15, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: California Hiring Tax Credits State ’s Economic Development Programs Overhauled in 2013. California comprehensively overhauled its economic development incentive programs in 2013 b y replacing the “Enterprise Zone ” programs with three new tax provisions: Manufacturer ’s Sales Tax Exemption.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3784

The 2018-19 Budget: California Hiring Tax Credits [Publication Details]

Mar 15, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: California Hiring Tax Credits [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/3784

The 2022-23 Budget: Multiyear Budget Outlook

May 24, 2022 - Every dollar in tax revenues that the state collects above the limit must be spent on purposes that meet SAL requirements or returned to taxpayers. As a result, higher revenues would result in dollar ‑for ‑dollar increases in SAL  requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4602

U.S. Retail Sales: April 2020 [EconTax Blog]

May 18, 2020 - Although these data are not specific to California, they can help us understand the likely effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on revenues from the sales and use tax, a key state and local revenue source.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/466