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Who Pays Taxes in California?

A new CBP report examines who pays taxes, who doesn't, and how California's tax system compares to those of other states.

Principles and Policy: A Guide to California’s Tax System

This new CBP publication provides a comprehensive overview of taxes and tax policy in California.

Should California Extend the Sales Tax to Services?

A CBP Budget Backgrounder examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of expanding the state sales tax to services.

California’s Enterprise Zone Program: No Bang for the Buck

This Policy Points looks at the costs and benefits of the Enterprise Zone program and finds it has a poor track record on job creation.

 

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Other Resources For More Information

Commentary

Restoring Elected Officials’ Ability to Raise Revenues Would Increase Transparency, Accountability

Public Policy Instiute of California, January 5, 2012

Commentary

Why CA Should Tax Online Sales

Calbuzz, April 18, 2011

Op-ed

Eliminate Ineffective, Costly Enterprise Zones

Watsonville Register Pajaronian, March 16, 2011

California State Board of Equalization

State of California Franchise Tax Board