^[PDF] Reforming California's Tax System

Reforming California's Tax System Presented To: Little Hoover Commission Reforming California’s Tax System L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE January 22, 2004 LAO 60 YEARS OF SERVICE L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E January 22, 2004 1 California’s Tax System Has Worked Well for Many
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/fo/2004/Reforming_California_Tax_System.pdf

Proposition 1A: Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act.

Local governments may impose or increase taxes (other than the base 1  percent ad valorem property tax) subject to the approval of their local voters. If the local government proposes to use the tax proceeds for general purposes (a "general tax "), the tax requires approval by a majority of local voters.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090845.aspx

LAO Local Government

In total, temporary property tax reductions lowered local government property tax revenues by an estimated $7 billion in 2013-14, amounting to 15 percent of total property tax revenues statewide. However, real estate markets have recovered significantly over the past two years, and property tax payments for many of these property owners increased by as much as 20 percent in 2013-14.
https://lao.ca.gov/Policy-Areas?areaId=11&category=0&year=0&page=3

2012 Initiative Analysis: College and University Funding and Accountability Act (Amdt 1S)

Tax Increases to Fund Universities. This measure would increase rates of four existing statewide taxes and fees, with the resulting revenue placed in a special fund to be used by UC and CSU. Specifically, the measure states the following: “Taxes increases in automobile registration of $5.00, a 0.20 cent tax increase per pack of
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2012/120242.aspx

The 2011-12 Budget: California Community College Fees [Publication Details]

Jan 27, 2011 - In future years, we recommend the Legislature ensure that CCC fee levels are pegged to the maximum amount covered by federal tax credits . Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2415

The Problem of Abusive Tax Shelters [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - The Problem of Abusive Tax Shelters [Publication Details] Perspectives and Issues (Major Analyses) February 18, 2004 The Problem of Abusive Tax Shelters Format: HTML Description: The current level of abusive tax shelters (ATS) activity—and its potential for future expansion—raises significant administrative challenges for FTB and for the continued viability of the state's revenue system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1097

2002-03 Budget Analysis: General Government, Department of Insurance (0845)

Insurance companies are required to pay a tax based on gross premiums. The tax generates $1.3 billion annually. The Tax Collection and Audit program within DOI is responsible for a uditing all tax returns filed by insurance companies and brokers, as required by law.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2002/general_govt/gen_7_0845_anl02.htm

1998-99 Perspectives and Issues: Taking Advantage of New Federal Higher Education Tax Credits

State programs would, in effect, "capture " much of the after-tax benefit provided to students and parents by the tax credits. Many students would pay either the same or less, after taxes, than they have in recent years, b ut part-time and higher-income students could pay substantially more.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1998/p_and_i_1998/part_5a_highered_taxcredits_pandi98.html

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Recipient Fingerprinting

May 10, 2010 - The administration is currently in the process of implementing the recipient fingerprint  requirement through a pilot project in five counties. The pilot project is focused on process issues related to such things as how long it takes to obtain a fingerprint, which dev ice is best for fingerprinting, and how to explain the requirement to recipients.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Recommendations/Details/209

^[PDF] Homeowners’ and renters’ tax relief.

Homeowners’ and renters’ tax relief. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed statutory initiative related to homeowners’ and renters’ tax relief (A.G. File No. 17-0032).
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2017/170582.pdf