Sales Tax

May 19, a Big Win for Taxpayers

tgaul — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:17:08 -0700

An open message to California Taxpayers...

With a 66% “no” vote, taxpayers have just sent the Sacramento politicians a strong message with the defeat of Proposition 1A — the $16 billion tax increase.

Sacramento, we're on to you! You are making war on working taxpayers and families and we are not going to take it anymore! Read more >>

How to Defeat Local Sales Taxes

jmonma — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:37:00 -0800

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BACKGROUND

Californians have been paying sales taxes since 1933 when the total tax rate was just 2.50%. Sales tax rates have been steadily increasing ever since, with combined state and local sales tax rates beginning to approach 10% in some local jurisdictions. Read more >>

Arnold's Tax Hikes: Wrong and Illegal

gforster — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:37:15 -0800

It is no surprise that fiscal conservatives in California are appalled at the breathtaking assault on taxpayers proposed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Both activists and elected leaders -- usually Republicans -- have responded with either derision or laughter (with perhaps some expletives mixed in). Read more >>

Bi-Partisan Tax Commission: Trick or Treat for Taxpayers?

gforster — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:38:42 -0800

The day before Halloween, Governor Schwarzenegger announced the formation of a bipartisan Commission on the 21st Century Economy to re-examine and modernize California's out-of-date revenue gathering laws that contribute to the boom and bust state budget cycles. In order to be a viable process it must be fair, transparent and taxpayer interests must be fully represented. Read more >>

Taxpayers: Victims of the Obama Factor?

gforster — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:33:28 -0700

The November election could see Californians confronted with a record number of local tax hike measures. Despite the fact the economy is in the doldrums and people are struggling to pay for gas, food, housing, this hasn't slowed down local politicians making major new demands on taxpayers' wallets. Read more >>

CalTax Gets Rolled by the Governor

gforster — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:38:06 -0700

The California Taxpayers Association (CalTax), after weeks of heavy pressure from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, agreed to support his "compromise" budget plan which includes a $10 billion tax increase. Apparently, CalTax thinks Californians don't pay enough taxes. Read more >>

A Tax Increase is a Tax Increase

gforster — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:43:23 -0700

Last week, we heard rumors of a budget "deal" that Don Perata claimed he had with Governor Schwarzenegger. But those rumors dissipated faster than roaches under a flashlight beam when Perata was pressed for details. That was good news for taxpayers because the proposed deal, with its massive tax increases, was a non-starter for those desperately trying to save the California economy. Read more >>