Tax Increase

ARTICLE: A "Bah Humbug" With Holiday Tax Increases

tgaul — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:43:55 -0800

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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(PR) State of California to Take Additional 10% Tax Out of Paycheck

tgaul — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:30:03 -0800

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 >>

ARTICLE: New Bill Could Expand CRV Charge

tgaul — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:32:07 -0700

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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ARTICLE: State Eyeing Your Wallet Again

tgaul — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:10:58 -0700

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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(PR) Tea Party Set to Converge on CA State Capitol

tgaul — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:07:05 -0700

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 >>

ARTICLE: Case Against Prop. 13 Factually Unsound

tgaul — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:06:40 -0700

Those who claim that Prop. 13 caused the budget crisis by limiting taxes must be forgetting that California is the sixth most highly taxed state in the US. This article on Investors.com explains how this “popular myth” about Prop. 13 has no factual basis and, in fact, plenty of evidence to the contrary.

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ARTICLE: Workers' Unions Seek Even More Clout

tgaul — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:04:06 -0700

This article in The Sacramento Bee explains how worker unions are seeking to increase their power and influence in the state financial crisis, making it even more difficult to find a solution. They have even cleared a bill, which would give union board members the ability to deny cities and townships the opportunity to declare bankruptcy.

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An Update on Critical Cases

tgaul — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:37:30 -0700

Silicon Valley Taxpayers Assn. v. Santa Clara Open Space Authority — Landmark Victory!
In November 2001, the Santa Clara Open Space Authority levied a flat $20 annual assessment on every homeowner within an 800-square-mile area to pay for open space preservation. However, since the Authority does not possess the power of eminent domain, it could not commit to acquiring any specific property. Read more >>

ARTICLE: They Can't Live within Our Means

tgaul — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:17:30 -0700

HJTA president Jon Coupal published an article in the OC Register , spotlighting Democrat Noreen Evans' inflammatory actions towards finding a budget solution. He goes on to explain California's gloomy financial condition and what will happen if politicians like Ms. Evans do not start taking the situation seriously.

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ARTICLE: No Recession for Teachers Unions

tgaul — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:23:54 -0700

The California Teachers Association (CTA) seems oddly unaffected by current tough economic times. Though they have a thriving budget, the CTA is even considering raising dues for 2009-2010. Even worse, these fees portion goes towards programs that have nothing to do with teachers or education. This article in the San Diego Tribune explains how the CTA is spending its money.

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