Proposed statutory initiative that increases excise taxes on the distribution of cigarettes and other tobacco products. [Ballot]

Jun 23, 2015 - This measure also creates a one-time “floor tax ” on cigarettes that are stored by businesses at the time the new excise tax is levied. Floor taxes are typically used to prevent businesses from avoiding taxes by stockpiling products before a tax goes into effect.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-030

2018-19 May Revision: Property Tax Estimates [EconTax Blog]

May 15, 2018 - 2018-19 May Revision: Property Tax Estimates [EconTax Blog] 2018-19 May Revision: Property Tax Estimates May 15, 2018 Local property taxes distributed to school and community college districts reduce the state ’s cost of meeting Proposition 98 school funding requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/284

Cap-And-Trade Auction Update and GGRF Projections

Dec 6, 2021 - For example, the Legislature could use GGRF to provide lump sum rebates to households, reduce other state taxes (such as sales tax rates), or use the funds to reduce retail electricity rates. Importantly, each of these “revenue recycling” options could be structured in a way that maintains cap‑and‑trade’s incentive for households and businesses to reduce
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4480

California’s First Film Tax Credit Program [Publication Details]

Sep 29, 2016 - California’s First Film Tax Credit Program [Publication Details] California’s First Film Tax Credit Program Format: HTML Description: In this report, as required by law, we evaluate the economic effects and the administration of the first film tax credit program passed in 2009.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3502

Cal Facts: 2016

Dec 5, 2016 - Cal Facts: 2016 Limits property tax rates and assessment increases. Establishes vote requirement for certain taxes. 4 (1979) Sets annual state and local spending caps. Requires state to reimburse local governments for some state mandates. 98 (1988) Establishes minimum funding requirement for schools and community colleges. 172 (1993) Imposes half-cent sales
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3511/1

Fiscal Outlook: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Nov 14, 2018 - Since 2016 ‑17, the General Fund has supported the restoration of IHSS service hours, which were previously reduced by 7  percent, so long as the MCO tax is in place. Under current law, the MCO tax is set to expire at the end of 2018 ‑19.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3899

Funding for various brownfield-related activities. [Ballot]

Nov 29, 2021 - This measure would allow the state to borrow up to $2.7  billion by selling additional general obligation bonds to investors, who would be repaid with interest using the state ’s general tax revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-034

1,000 percent sales tax on some political advertisements. [Ballot]

Dec 29, 2015 - In addition, executive branch entities and the courts would have to determine how exactly the $1  million tax exemption in the measure would work. Fiscal Effect Highly Uncertain. The amount of tax money the proposed sales tax would generate for public education is highly uncertain.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-106

Revisiting the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Insolvency

Sep 30, 2016 - UI Program Is Financed Through Employer Tax Contributions. Employers pay both state and federal UI payroll taxes. State UI taxes are deposited into the state ’s UI trust fund to pay for benefits to unemployed workers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3503/3

The 2017-18 Budget: The Board of Equalization

Mar 7, 2017 - BOE administers the sales and use tax (SUT) and many smaller tax and fee programs, promulgates related regulations, and adjudicates tax disputes and appeals. BOE ’s Use of Resources Background State Laws Address Board Members ’ Use of Resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3609