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Who’s Worse on Taxes: King George in 1776 or Gavin Newsom in 2026?

May 27, 2026 6:00 amMay 27, 2026 6:34 am

This summer, the United States is celebrating a party 250 years in the making. Just like every Fourth of July, Americans will remember the words that launched a revolution: “No taxation without representation.” Although this year, it should have a...

California is One of the Terrible 10 Blue States on Taxes

February 5, 2026 7:49 amFebruary 5, 2026 9:48 am

Here’s the latest ranking from the Tax Foundation on economic competitiveness of their taxing system. Stephen Moore at Unleash Prosperity notes that taxes are headed up in 2026 in the three already-heaviest taxed states. The 10 best states in this...

On the Naughty List Again: California Ranks 48th for Worst Tax Climate in the U.S.

November 17, 2025 11:40 amNovember 18, 2025 3:37 pm

Having one of the highest costs of living in the country, California’s tax climate is the third-worst in the country, AGAIN, ahead of New Jersey and New York, the Tax Foundation recently reported. This is the 14th year California is...

On the Naughty List Again: California Has Third-Worst Tax Climate in the U.S.

November 29, 2024 7:08 amNovember 29, 2024 7:17 am

Having one of the highest costs of living in the country, California’s tax climate is the third-worst in the country, AGAIN, ahead of only New Jersey and New York, the Tax Foundation recently reported. This is the 13th year California is...

Gov. Newsom’s Fib About California’s Highest-in-the-Nation Gas Prices

September 29, 2023 4:32 pmSeptember 30, 2023 7:30 am

Governor Gavin Newsom continues to blame evil oil companies for the high costs of gas and diesel in California, as well as blaming the petroleum industry for imposing a “mystery surcharge” on the state. The real culprits are the state’s...

Is It Time for a Federal Tax Conformity Bill in California?

January 28, 2023 3:06 pmJanuary 29, 2023 10:42 am

The tax laws of most states are an off-shoot of the federal tax laws contained in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). In California, the general rule is that California only conforms to federal law as it was in effect on...

California Voters Approve Over $3.0 Billion Per Year in New Local Taxes

January 24, 2023 7:27 amJanuary 26, 2023 1:30 pm

When state ballot initiatives propose new taxes, it’s big news. This past November, voters rejected Proposition 30, which would have added another 1.75 percent tax on personal income above $2.0 million. The arguments for and against Prop. 30 were litigated in...