The 2026-27 Budget: California Competes Extension

Mar 18, 2026 - Because the tax credit is nonrefundable, businesses without a significant California tax liability cannot benefit from the incentive it provides. Two types of businesses fall under this category. First, some firms lack tax liability in California due to ongoing and substantial use of other tax deductions and credits, most commonly the Research & Development Tax Credit and the Net Operating Loss deduction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5162

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

Feb 23, 2026 - By redirecting these resources, the administration has responded to major compliance challenges within the Cannabis Tax Program without changing any of CDTFA ’s existing appropriations. Statewide Budgeting Perspective.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5132

The 2026-27 Budget: State Mandate—Disclosure Requirements and Deferral of Property Taxation

Feb 19, 2026 - Chapter  712 required Los Angeles County to defer (pause) property owners ’ property tax payments (without penalty or interest) while their claim was being processed. Chapter  712 required property owners to request a deferment from the county within one year of receiving their first tax bill for the property, but before January 1, 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5130