The 2024-25 Budget: Sustainable Funding for the Department of Pesticide Regulation

Mar 5, 2024 - For instance, a single tax rate is easier for the state to administer and offers a more predictable revenue stream. It  also is simpler and more predictable for the entities that pay the tax. A flat increase also aligns with the recommendations in the independent contractor ’s report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4873

Did California Enter a Recession Last Fall? [EconTax Blog]

Oct 3, 2023 - First,  it offers an explanation for the recent slowdown in state tax collections. Despite some  improvements in the last few months, tax collections  have  been and are  anticipated to continue to be  weak by historical standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/785

K-12 Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Aug 14, 2023 - Also includes one-time facility funding and operational expenses of the California Department of Education and certain other agencies. b Includes $938 million increase in funding for arts instruction as required by Proposition 28 (2022). c Includes revenue from property taxes collected in excess of the Local Control Funding Formula allotments, parcel taxes, fees,
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/781

U.S. Retail Sales Update: May 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Jun 15, 2021 - U.S. retail sales dropped by 1.3% from April to May (seasonally adjusted), but sales remain elevated, with 14% growth over the last 6 months.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/666

Psilocybin legalization. [Ballot]

Jun 29, 2023 - Potential Impact on State and Local Tax Revenues. The measure could result in some increase in tax revenue, as people selling psilocybin or providing related services could begin doing so legally under state law and therefore pay sales and personal income taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-004

Local rent control laws. [Ballot]

Feb 10, 2023 - State and Local Government Tax Revenues.  Three taxes are the largest sources of tax revenue for the state and local governments in California —personal income tax, property tax, and sales tax. The state collects a personal income tax on income —including rent received by landlords —earned within the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2022-008

U.S. Retail Sales Update: March 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Apr 15, 2021 - March retail sales were nearly 10 percent above February and 28 percent above March 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/643

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Nov 8, 2023 - Film Tax Credit Extends Film Tax Credit Program. The budget extends the film tax credit —which awards $330  million in credits annually to motion picture productions —for five years beginning in 2025-26 (Program 4.0).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4814

U.S. Retail Sales Update: February 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Mar 16, 2021 - Despite a decline of 3 percent from January, February retail sales were 6.5 percent above February 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/634

U.S. Retail Sales Update: January 2021 [EconTax Blog]

Feb 17, 2021 - U.S. retail sales grew 5.3% from December to January (seasonally adjusted)—the 4th-largest monthly increase since 1992.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/624