Evaluating State Economic Stimulus Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2021 - In this report, we offer the Legislature guidance on how to evaluate fiscal stimulus proposals. We pose six key questions to ask when assessing specific proposals and provide specific elements that can be incorporated into proposals to increase their potential effectiveness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4331

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Expands Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) [Publication Details]

Oct 17, 2019 - The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Expands Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) [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/4099

The 2023-24 Budget: Considering Inflation's Effects on State Programs

Nov 16, 2022 - In each case, the Legislature might set expectations for the other entit ies in using the funds, but to a large extent, the other entity is responsible for making decisions about how to allocate state funds, usually alongside other funding sources (such as local property tax revenue or student tuition revenue).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4647

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Conformity [Publication Details]

Oct 17, 2019 - This post describes the 2019-20 budget actions changing state individual and business tax provisions (partial tax conformity).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4100

Sales Tax Exemptions for Diapers and Menstrual Products [Publication Details]

Jun 4, 2019 - Sales Tax Exemptions for Diapers and Menstrual Products [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/4068

Governor’s Proposed California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) Expansion [Publication Details]

Jun 4, 2019 - Governor’s Proposed California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) Expansion [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/4070

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

The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - The Legislature would generally need to repurpose the associated funding for other SAL‑related purposes, such as tax reductions or an alternative excluded expenditure. Issues for Legislative Consideration The Legislature may want to modify the Governor ’s proposal so that it best address its priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2022-23 Budget: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - Other units assist international investors, help businesses obtain information about business permits , administer the California Competes Tax Credit Program, and administer the Cannabis Local Equity Grant Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4529

The 2019-20 May Revision: Opportunity Zones [Publication Details]

May 11, 2019 - The Governor proposes to allow state tax benefits for investments in alternative energy or affordable housing in communities designated as Opportunity Zones under a new federal program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4038