World Mag quotes HJTA president Jon Coupal in their coverage of California's 10% increase in income tax withholdings. Just as predicted, the May budget "solution" was really just kicking the deficit down the road, leaving the burden eventually to fall on the shoulders of already overburdened taxpayers. CA legislature's financial negligence strikes again.
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Paycheck Income Tax Withholding Increases 10% in November and December, due to Budget Deal last May

Sacramento -- Just in time for the holidays, the State of California will once again dip into the wallets of taxpayers in California.

As part of the budget deal negotiated last May, Californians will see an additional 10% in income tax withheld from their paychecks in November and December.  Read more >>

HJTA president Jon Coupal is quoted on ABC7 news regarding the new bill that could double the CRV charge to bottles and cans. Though California already has a relatively high recycle rate, lawmakers have submitted this bill to add an extra $300 million to the CRV fund. As Coupal states, this bill looks and acts like a tax.

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The OC Register reports on the new tax increases that face the already over-taxed Californians. Estimates from the Franchise Tax Board show some income taxes rising by up to 22%. It is now more important than ever to tell legislators that these new taxes are unacceptable.

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Thousands & Thousands to Protest Eco-Tyranny, Government Over-Regulation

Water issue, AB 32 a hot topic due to loss of livelihood, Jobs;
Major backers of event include Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

Sacramento --- In response to crippling government over-regulations and oppressive taxes, the Tea Party Patriots announced today it is set for a major protest on the steps of the California State Capitol in two weeks, on Friday, August 28.  Read more >>