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California Taxes

Tax official got $130,000 worth of furniture

Jerome Horton, a member of the California Board of Equalization, last fall outfitted his Sacramento suite with furniture worth more than $118,000. Delivery and installation brought the pricetag to $130,000. After questions were raised, he tried to return it. Ref. Source 4t.

Taxes California

Half-cent tax increase moves closer to vote

A proposed half-cent sales tax increase moved closer to being on the ballot after union provisions were added and promises were made that some projects would be done in 15 years. The increase will fund new rail lines, highway lanes and open space projects. Ref. Source 5x.

California Taxes History & Civil Business Politics

Governor vetoes 'tampon tax' bill, 6 others

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed bills to waive taxes on tampons and other feminine hygiene products along with other proposed tax breaks, saying such ideas should be part of the state budget process. At least five other states have ended such taxes. Ref. Source 3d.

Taxes California

Faulconer wants tax increase for convention center, homeless, roads

A hotel-tax increase would be targeted for a 2018 ballot, with most of the money going toward a convention center expansion. Ref. Source 6y.

Taxes California

Judge hands hoteliers a victory in tourism tax case

Judge agrees to dismiss legal challenge of tourism surcharge paid by hotel guests, potentially relieving city of tens of millions of dollars in reimbursements. Ref. Source 3n.