Taxes

After weeks of talks, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announce a tax relief plan that includes refunds of as much as $1,050. It is part of a $300 billion budget deal announced Sunday night.

The debate over how much of the state’s budget surplus to spend is a dangerous red herring. California should not be spending the surplus at all.

We spoke to Californians about their spending priorities for the state's record-breaking surplus — priorities they picked while playing our 2022 budget game.

Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals his revised May budget, including his inflation relief plan and spending priorities on education, the environment and more.

Anti-poverty organizations are calling for the state to target some of its projected surplus to families making up to $30,000 a year. 

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. Today, as millions of Californians rush to file their tax returns and apply for tax credits, state lawmakers are returning to Sacramento from an 11-day spring recess — and preparing to resume negotiations over […]

Assembly Bill 1951 would attract new producers by easing the high cost of scaling up production in California.

Science and technology leaders are raising several issues that over time could pose problems for California’s technology leadership.

For far too long we’ve seen federal and state governments enacting shortsighted regulations and tax increases onto our business community.

The state Assembly had to pass the California single-payer bill by Monday for it to stay alive, but its author didn't bring it up for a vote.