California Local Taxes: Updates on City and County Levies
Local taxes update: Local governments across California continue adjusting tax structures to address infrastructure funding gaps, public safety costs, and...
California Launches Childcare Savings Tax Incentive for 2026
California has introduced a new tax-deferred childcare savings incentive aimed at helping families manage the rising cost of childcare and...
California Transportation Funding Bill Introduces Fuel Tax Changes for 2026
California lawmakers have approved a new transportation funding bill that updates the state fuel tax framework while introducing targeted rebates...
California Tax News: State Updates Corporate Tax Incentives to Attract Manufacturing Jobs in 2026
California’s economic development agency has announced revised corporate tax incentives aimed at encouraging manufacturers to expand operations and hire locally,...
California Tax News: New Sales Tax Rule Targets Online Marketplace Sellers
California’s tax agency has issued new enforcement guidance that will significantly tighten sales tax rules for online marketplace sellers. The...
California’s Wealth Tax Doesn’t Fix the Real Problem: Cash-Poor Billionaires Borrow Tax-Free to Live
California’s proposed wealth tax aims to target the balance sheets of the state’s ultra-wealthy residents. But the policy largely misses...
Proposed Vehicle Fee Hikes in California Could Cost Drivers Hundreds in 2026
California residents could see higher vehicle fee-related costs in 2026 as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and state lawmakers...
California Small Businesses Face Rising Payroll Mandates Ahead of 2026
California small businesses are bracing for a series of payroll-related mandates in 2026, including expanded wage reporting, paid family leave...
California Education Mandates Strain District Budgets Ahead of 2026
California school districts are entering 2026 under mounting financial pressure as unfunded education mandates continue to strain budgets. According to...
California Homeowners Brace for 2026 Property Tax Increases
Property taxes are set to rise in 2026 as preliminary property tax rolls released by County Assessors’ Offices indicate that...
Senate Bill 132 Extends Pass-Through Entity Elective Tax Through 2030
Governor Newsom signed California Senate Bill 132 (SB 132) into law on June 27, 2025, extending the pass-through entity (PTE)...
Healthcare Premiums Surge in California: Mandated Costs Rise Ahead of 2026
California residents are facing another layer of rising mandated costs as healthcare premiums move higher ahead of 2026, according to...
Alarming 2026 Utility Rates Could Strain California Budgets
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has opened a formal review of projected 2026 utility rates, focusing on filings from...
California State Debt Rises Amid 2026‑27 Deficit
State debt is a growing concern as California enters 2026 with a mixed fiscal picture. Preliminary revenue reports for 2025...
California’s 2025‑26 Budget Adds Nearly $10 B in New Borrowing, Pushing Debt Over $22B
California’s 2025–26 budget introduces nearly $10 billion in new borrowing, raising the state’s total outstanding state debt to more than...
California Tax Revenue Surge in 2025 Fueled by Tech and AI Boom, Experts Warn It May Not Last
California’s tax revenues are projected to hit record levels in 2025, largely driven by the booming technology and artificial intelligence...
California Regulatory Burden 2025: Rising Costs for Businesses
A new economic analysis reveals that California’s expanding regulatory requirements are driving up compliance costs for businesses, with small and mid-sized employers hit hardest. Experts warn that rising regulatory burdens could accelerate business relocations and slow the state’s economic growth.
California SB 711 Brings State Tax Code in Line with 2025 Federal Rules
California’s tax code has officially caught up with the federal government. With the enactment of Senate Bill 711 (SB 711),...
California State Budget 2025: Rising Deficit and Spending
A new fiscal report shows California facing a widening budget shortfall as tax revenue declines and state spending continues to rise, raising concerns about long-term financial stability and the future burden on taxpayers.
Study Shows More Californians Leaving the State Due to Rising Taxes and Cost of Living
A new study shows California continues to lose residents at one of the highest rates in the country, with rising taxes and cost-of-living pressures driving families and businesses to leave the state.
New Report Shows California Gas Taxes Among Highest in the Nation—With More Increases Coming
A new report finds California gas taxes remain among the highest in the country, with automatic increases still scheduled. Analysts warn the rising costs are hitting working families and small businesses hardest.
Audit Reveals Billions in Questionable Spending Across California Agencies
A new state audit reveals billions in questionable and undocumented spending across California agencies, raising serious concerns over accountability and how taxpayer dollars are being managed.
New Analysis Shows California Households Paying More in Taxes Than Ever Before
New research shows California households are paying more in taxes than ever before, with rising costs outpacing wages and inflation. Fiscal experts warn the state’s growing tax burden may be pushing families out and deepening long-term economic risks.