Walters: California is a high-tax state. Are more taxes a balm for its deficits?

Unions and Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association are pushing three measures for 2026 ballot with wildly different tax ...

IRS Officially Kills Direct File, a ‘Failed’ Program That Offered Millions Free Tax Prep

A memo to states last week confirmed what many have long expected was coming: “IRS Direct File will not be available in Filing Season 2026. No launch date has been set for the future.” ...

Will California tax its billionaires?

There are more than 200 billionaires in California. Now, Golden State labor leaders are pushing for tax on that wealth to ...

USDA orders CA, other states to ‘undo’ some SNAP payments. What that means

California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps, is also known as CalFresh.

California Tax Tribunal to Seek Further Guidance on Its Powers

The California Office of Tax Appeals is seeking more guidance from the state attorney general on its powers to check the ...

California Wants a 5% 'Billionaire Tax' — Will The Ultra-Rich Pay Up Or Pack Up?

Before Californians can vote on the measure, backers must collect more than 870,000 signatures to qualify it for the November ...

Can A 5% Wealth Tax On 200 Billionaires Save—Or Sink—California?”

In this article, I outline California's proposed 2026 Billionaire Tax Act — a proposed 5% tax on 200 billionaires — and ...