To become a member, contact Karen Yee at (916) 930-3111.

Electronic Information Services

Fast, accurate, and comprehensive information on tax threats has never been more important to the Cal-Tax membership. Cal-Tax continues to provide highly customized information services that are issue-specific and industry-specific to members of Cal-Tax coalitions. This information is as frequent as necessary to report on policy developments in Sacramento and around the state. The communication is the fastest, most complete early warning coverage of tax policy developments for California available anywhere. Institutional knowledge of Cal-Tax staff, based on decades of experience in Sacramento, makes information provided by Cal-Tax on statewide tax policy developments the best information product available. Powerful electronic communications from Cal-Tax include:

• Cal-Taxletter
  Electronically published 40 times a year, Cal-Taxletter provides complete coverage of legislative and state tax agency (State Board of Equalization and Franchise Tax Board) deliberations on tax policy issues. Cal-Taxletter is available to subscribers by e-mail and online.

• e-Alerts
  Cal-Tax e-Alert provides customized electronic industry-specific or issue-specific information for members. This e-mail communication is the fastest information available on major tax policy developments in Sacramento and around the state.

• Fast, Comprehensive Information Services
  The Members-Only portion of the Cal-Tax web site provides web-based services that include access to Cal-Tax research, archives, search capabilities, and links to other valuable resources.

• Issue Advocacy
  Cal-Tax Issue Advocacy is a ready reference on the Cal-Tax web site for priority tax and public finance issues. The Coalitions and Issue Advocacy section is a one-stop opportunity for Cal-Tax members to get issue fact sheets, legislative status, analyses, listings of coalition members, correspondence, etc.

Coalition Work

Cal-Tax is a valuable asset for industry members who are targeted for punitive tax and fee increases. Cal-Tax partners with industry sectors of the membership through coalitions that can mobilize quickly in response to tax threats. Coalitions make it possible for sectors of the membership to focus on tax issues of common interest before the Legislature, state and local tax agencies, in court and on statewide and local ballots. In addition to customized information services, Cal-Tax provides staff support with technical assistance and advocacy. As part of this important activity, Cal-Tax attempts to harmonize the interests of member companies and industry interests to avoid conflicting policy objectives when issues surface in public debate. Coalitions include:

Industry-Specific Coalitions
Airlines
Beverage Industry
Developer Industry
Energy Utilities and Energy Generators
Financial Services
Manufacturing
High-Technology Industry
Insurance
Ports and Harbors
Railroads
Real Estate
Restaurants
Telecommunications

Issue-Specific Coalitions
Challenging Tax-Like Fees on Consumer Products and Services
Split Roll Property Tax Threat
Parcel Taxes
Valuation of Personal Property
Sales Tax Exemption - Manufacturing
Challenging Municipalization
Personal Income Tax Increases
Tax Amnesty Reforms
Unitary Tax Issues
Wireless Communication Regulation
E-911 Taxes
Public Investment in Schools and Transportation
Performance Contracting for Public Services

Fact-Finding Research

Credibility based on substantive, fact-finding research. To encourage an informed public debate, Cal-Tax engages in fact-finding, in-depth policy analysis on tax and public spending issues affecting business. Cal-Tax enjoys high credibility based on substantive, fact-finding policy analyses and research.

Access to Cal-Tax Library. Cal-Tax has created a library of tax policy resources that can be found nowhere else.

Consultation Support

Cal-Tax members enjoy direct access to highly sought-after analysis and advice. Consider the convenience of soliciting Cal-Tax staff for support when drafting reports on critical or late-breaking issues affecting your company. Analysis conducted by Cal-Tax professionals, recognized nationwide for their experience and expertise, will save you valuable time.

To learn more about the benefits of Cal-Tax membership and about how you can become a member, e-mail Karen Yee at karen@caltax.org or contact her by phone at (916) 930-3111.

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