Biannual Report on Truck Deliveries [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 2021 - Chapter 226 of 2019 (AB 321, Patterson) created a sales and use tax exemption for certain truck deliveries. The law also directs our office to submit a biannual report measuring the number of truck deliveries affected by the new exemption. This post describes our attempts to fulfill this requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4479

Biannual Report on Truck Deliveries

Dec 1, 2021 - Biannual Report on Truck Deliveries December 1, 2021 Biannual Report on Truck Deliveries Law Exempts Certain Truck Purchases From Sales and Use Tax. Chapter  226 of 2019 (AB  321, Patterson) created a sales and use tax exemption for truck sales that meet all of the following criteria: The truck has an unladen weight of at least 6,000 pounds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4479

The 2021-22 Budget: Business Tax Incentives

Jan 28, 2021 - These requirements make participation more costly, but they have led to greater transparency than the state typically provides regarding the use of tax expenditures. Benefits Occur Gradually. Historically, the usage rate of exclusions has peaked one to two years after the participant receives the award.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4327

The 2020-21 May Revision: Revenue Proposals in the 2020-21 May Revision

May 20, 2020 - LAO Alternatives Eliminating or Modifying Other Tax Expenditures Worth Consideration. In addition to the business tax provisions put forward by the Governor, we suggest the Legislature —should it wish to pursue revenue solutions —consider alternative revenue options.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4238

Assessing Recent Changes to California Competes

Mar 30, 2020 - Periodically reviewing tax expenditures such as California Competes is important because, like direct state expenditures, they have budgetary costs. Such reviews can help policymakers assess whether a tax expenditure is effective and merits continued financial support from the taxpayers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4213

Taxation of Sugary Drinks

Nov 26, 2018 - Reducing “Tax Expenditures. ” Tax expenditures are exceptions to the basic tax structure that apply to certain types of taxpayers or transactions. As described above, for example, California exempts food products from the sales tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3903

Evaluation of a Tax Exemption for Zero-Emission Buses [Publication Details]

Apr 15, 2024 - Evaluation of a Tax Exemption for Zero-Emission Buses [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/4890

The 2021-22 Budget: Business Tax Incentives [Publication Details]

Jan 28, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Business Tax Incentives [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/4327

Local Sales Tax Revenue Allocation [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2023 - Local Sales Tax Revenue Allocation [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/4815

Evaluation of a Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Manufacturers

Dec 11, 2018 - Proponents of tax expenditures often produce estimates based on the assumption that these policies are responsible for all of the recipients ’ employment, output, and other economic activity. This assumption is unreasonable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3907