California Taxpayers’ Association
protecting members from unnecessary taxes and promoting efficient,
quality government services for over 70 years

Industry-Specific and Issue-Specific Coalitions
Cal-Tax has developed the capability of working with industry sectors of the membership through coalitions that operate on an ad hoc basis. Coalitions make it possible for sectors of the membership to focus on tax issues of common interest. Cal-Tax provides staff support with customized information, reporting, technical assistance and advocacy. For the past five years, Cal-Tax has worked successfully with industry groups on this basis. 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.

Industry-Specific Coalitions
Financial Services
High-Technology Industry
Commercial and Residential Developer
Insurance
Restaurants
Energy Utilities and Energy Generators
Telecommunications
Beverage Industry
Developer Industry Member
Railroads

Issue-Specific Coalitions
Electronic Commerce Taxation
Energy Crisis
Independent Contractor Reporting
Personal Property Tax
Unitary Tax Reform
Challenging Tax-Like Fees on Consumer Products and Services
Municipalization
Performance Contracting for Public Service
Manufacturers Investment Tax Credit
Public Investment in Schools and Transportation

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. Current Cal-Tax policy research is focusing on the following:

E-commerce
Beneficial effect from e-commerce for state and local government tax revenue. This study will quantify the amount of net increased revenue governmental agencies receive from increased economic activity resulting from e-commerce.

Business Equipment Taxes
Problems associated with the application of California’s property tax to business equipment and technology.

Municipalization
Taxpayer impacts from government takeover of private-sector business, such as electric utilities and telephone services.

Consultation Support
Cal-Tax members enjoy direct access to highly sought-after analysis and advice.  Consider the convenience of soliciting Cal-Tax staff specialists for support when drafting reports for superiors 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.