The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 8, 2018 - In the next section, we discuss two cross‑cutting state transportation issues: (1) funding from the tax and fee increases authorized by Chapter 5 of 2017 (SB 1, Beall), and (2) an update on the condition of the Motor Vehicle Account (MVA).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3745

The 2018-19 Budget: Proposition 98 Education Analysis

Feb 7, 2018 - These proportions differ from many other states, where local property tax revenue covers a much larger share of school funding. Unlike most other states, California ’s State Constitution limits local property tax rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3741

Taxation of commercial property. [Ballot]

Feb 5, 2018 - Property Owners Can Deduct Property Tax Payments From Taxable Income. State law allows property owners to deduct property tax payments from their taxable income for the purposes of calculating PIT and corporation tax payments, effectively reducing t heir tax liability.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-055

January 2018 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog]

Feb 2, 2018 - January 2018 State Tax Collections [EconTax Blog] Seth Kerstein This post describes preliminary data concerning personal income tax (PIT), corporation tax (CT), and sales and use tax  (SUT)  collections for January 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/264

Sequestering Savings From the Closure of Developmental Centers

Jan 31, 2018 - The state may also have an interest in selling the land rather than leasing it as a way for both state and local governments to begin generating property tax revenue and creating jobs. Leasing DC Property to a Housing Developer In this section, we discuss one specific leasing option —providing a long ‑term ground lease to a developer of mixed ‑income housing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3735

The 2018-19 Budget: California Achieving a Better Life Experience Board

Jan 31, 2018 - Background CalABLE allows individuals with disabilities (also known as beneficiaries) to create tax-advantaged accounts. Similar to 529 college savings accounts, contributions to CalABLE accounts are not deductible, but can grow tax-free.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3738

K-12 Education in Context

Jan 26, 2018 - These proportions differ from many other states, where local property tax revenue covers a much larger share of school funding. Unlike most other states, California ’s State Constitution limits local property tax rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3736

The 2018-19 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 12, 2018 - Other Key Budget Proposals Over $200   Million in Business Tax Credits. The Governor proposes extending the California Competes tax credit program —which provides tax subsidies to select businesses that agree to expand employment or investment in the state —for five more years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3731

The 2018-19 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2018 - This publication is our office’s initial response to the Governor’s 2018-19 budget. In the proposed plan, the Governor places a high priority on building reserves, proposing a total reserve balance of nearly $16 billion. We believe the Governor’s continued focus on building more reserves is prudent in light of economic and federal budget uncertainty.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3731

Local government taxes and fees. [Ballot]

Jan 11, 2018 - Background Local Taxes and Fees. The largest local government tax is the property tax, followed by local sales taxes, utility taxes, hotel taxes, and other taxes. In addition to these taxes, local governments levy a variety of fees and other charges.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-051