Local Taxes

Sales tax rates increased this morning in two cities, and decreased in 11 areas, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration reported. The changes were the result of local tax measures being approved by voters, or temporary taxes expiring. When the calendar turned to April 1, the tax rate in Isleton (located in Sacramento County) increased from 8.25 percent to 8.75 percent and the tax in Taft (Kern County) increased a full percentage point, from 7.25 percent to 8.25…

“A group of labor, business, transportation and air quality advocates has kicked off a campaign to put a sales tax increase on the November 2022 ballot, aiming to raise money for Sacramento County’s roads, bridges and public transit,” The Galt Herald reported March 2. The proposal would impose a 0.5 percentage point increase in the county sales tax rate. Consumers making purchases in the city of Sacramento would pay a combined state and local rate of 9.25 percent. Proponents estimated…

Voters in 10 counties will decide the fate of 14 local tax measures November 2. If all of the measures are approved, it would represent a $53.3 million tax increase for taxpayers in the affected areas.  The largest tax increase is Moreno Valley’s Measure G, which proposes a 1 percent sales tax increase that would bring the total sales tax to 8.75 percent in the city and would cost taxpayers an estimated $20 million per year. Another large tax hike…

Voters in three counties approved two local tax measures – representing an estimated $4.9 million per year in new taxes – in elections consolidated with the September 14 gubernatorial recall election. Measure T, a parcel tax requiring a two-thirds vote for passage, received 79 percent of the vote. The $179 parcel tax will provide $3.7 million annually to fund wildfire protection services within the Truckee Fire Protection District, which serves Nevada and Placer counties. The tax will sunset in eight…

When they cast their ballots in the September 14 gubernatorial recall election, voters in three counties also will decide the fate of two local tax measures. Measure T, a parcel tax to fund a fire district that serves Nevada and Placer counties, proposes an annual tax of $179 per parcel. The tax, which requires a two-thirds vote for passage, would provide $3.7 million annually to the Truckee Fire Protection District to fund wildfire protection services. The tax would sunset in eight years. The special election for Measure T originally was scheduled…

California cities are experiencing significant tax revenue growth, the state auditor reported August 17, adding: “Because of these increased revenues, most cities are well positioned to increase or improve services for residents or reduce taxes and fees.” A chart in the report carried the headline, “Fiscal Drought? City Revenues Actually Are Pouring In.” Out of the more than 450 cities in California, only one – Yountville – is projected to receive insufficient stimulus funds, property tax revenue, and other tax…