The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Based on the recent federal approval of a similar tax in Michigan, federal approval of a reauthorized California MCO tax appears likely. Despite this development, the administration did not propose an extension of the MCO tax in 2019 ‑20, forgoing over $ 1  b illion in General Fund benefit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

Evaluation of a Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Manufacturers

Dec 11, 2018 - The net benefit calculation includes revenue gains from four major taxes —the personal income tax, the sales tax, the corporation tax, and the property tax —resulting from economic activity generated by the exemption.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3907

Evaluation of a Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Manufacturers [Publication Details]

Dec 11, 2018 - Evaluation of a Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Manufacturers [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/3907

Taxation of Sugary Drinks

Nov 26, 2018 - Different Types of Sugary Drink Taxes Volume ‑Based Tax. Under a volume ‑based tax, the amount of tax owed depends only on the volume of the taxed drink. As shown in Figure  3, for example, a one cent per ounce tax results in a tax of $0. 12 o n a can of cola and $0. 64 o n a large bottle of cranberry juice cocktail.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3903

Taxation of Sugary Drinks [Publication Details]

Nov 26, 2018 - Taxation of Sugary Drinks [Publication Details] HTML Description: Taxes on sugary drinks have become increasingly common in recent years. In June 2018, the Legislature passed a law (Chapter 61 of 2018 [AB 1838, Committee on Budget]) prohibiting local governments from levying such taxes (and other taxes on groceries) through 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3903

Use Tax on Remote Sales [Publication Details]

Oct 15, 2018 - Use Tax on Remote Sales [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3887

Evaluation of the Property Tax Postponement Program

Oct 8, 2018 - Each property owner ’s annual property tax bill is determined by multiplying the taxable value of her property by her tax rate. (As such, the property tax is an ad valorem tax because it is based on the value of the home.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3885

Evaluation of the Property Tax Postponement Program [Publication Details]

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Major Actions on Tax Provisions [Publication Details]

May 31, 2018 - Major Actions on Tax Provisions [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/3851

The 2018-19 Budget: The Administration's Proposition 55 Estimates in the May Revision

May 22, 2018 - Proposition  55 (2016) extended tax rate increases on high ‑income earners from 2018 until 2030 (which voters originally passed on a temporary basis in 2012 as part of Proposition  30). Revenues raised by the measure benefit the General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3844