The 2026-27 Budget: CDTFA’s Cannabis and Tobacco Programs

Feb 23, 2026 - When we reviewed this issue in The 2015‑16 Budget: Cigarette Tax and Licensing Programs , we did not find this argument compelling. We recommended that the Licensing Program be funded exclusively through license fees, which is how it is funded today.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132

The 2015-16 Budget: Possible May Revision Scenarios [Publication Details]

Apr 7, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Possible May Revision Scenarios [Publication Details] Video Description: This report provides a preview of possible budgetary outcomes that the state’s elected leaders may face while finalizing the 2015–16 budget package in May and June.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3230

The 2018-19 Budget: California Earned Income Tax Credit Education and Outreach

May 8, 2018 - The administration estimated that 825,000 tax filers would qualify for the California EITC in 2015 —the first year the credit was available. However, only 385,546 filers, or less than half the estimate, claimed the state EITC on their income tax returns for tax year 2015.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3826

The 2015-16 Budget: Cigarette Tax and Licensing Programs [Publication Details]

Apr 22, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Cigarette Tax and Licensing Programs [Publication Details] The 2015-16 Budget: Cigarette Tax and Licensing Programs Format: HTML Description: California imposes excise taxes on cigarettes and on other tobacco products such as cigars and chewing tobacco.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3239

Understanding California's Sales Tax - Five Things to Know About California's Sales Tax [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Five Things to Know About California 's Sales Tax May 6, 2015
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/player?playlistId=94

The 2017-18 Budget: California Competes Tax Credit

Feb 27, 2017 - These returns were not filed until 2015. According to information provided by FTB, in 2015-16 taxpayer compliance staff reviewed the re cords of 15 businesses to verify they complied with the terms of their tax credit agreement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3586

California's High Housing Costs: Causes and Consequences - Why Doesn’t California Build Enough Housing? [Video]

March 17, 2015
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=20&videoId=138

California's High Housing Costs: Causes and Consequences - Consequences of California's High Housing Costs [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Consequences of California 's High Housing Costs March 17, 2015
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California's High Housing Costs: Causes and Consequences - California's High Housing Costs - Overview [Video]

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Understanding Your Property Tax Bill - Calculating Your 1 Percent Tax [Video]

tagId=75 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Calculating Your 1 Percent Tax December 9, 2015 This animation walks through the basic steps of calculating a property owner ’s 1 percent   tax —the largest charge on most Californians ’ property tax bills.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=96