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• Fact Sheet

  Water’s Edge: Closing the Largest Corporate Tax Loophole in California

  Corporate profits have skyrocketed in recent years while workers’ wages have stagnated and families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of living. Despite these disparities, large tax breaks, such as the “Water’s Edge” loophole, remain in place. Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump tax cuts and stand to receive … Continued
  
  California Budget

  Taxes & Revenue
• Report

  State Leaders Must Respond Boldly to the Devastating Cuts in President Trump’s Budget Bill

  key takeaway The budget bill passed by Republicans in July will deeply harm Californians by cutting funding for essential programs like health care, food assistance, and education — while providing massive tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations. The spending cuts will disproportionately impact families with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, pushing more … Continued
  California Budget

  Federal Policy
• Issue Brief

  Profitable Corporations Can’t Keep Paying Zero in California State Taxes

  In California, workers’ wages have stagnated and families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of living, while corporate profits have skyrocketed. Yet many profitable corporations in California pay zero or very little in state taxes year after year.  Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump tax cuts and are poised … Continued
  California Budget

  Taxes & Revenue
• Fact Sheet

  Legal Loopholes: How Corporations Reduce Their California Tax Bill

  In California, workers’ wages have stagnated and families struggle to keep up with the rising costs of living, while corporate profits have skyrocketed. Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump tax cuts and are poised to receive more benefits from the federal tax and budget bill just enacted by the Trump administration … Continued
  Taxes & Revenue
• Issue Brief

  A Graduated Corporate Tax Ensures California’s Most Profitable Corporations Pay Their Fair Share

  Corporate profits have soared in recent years, especially among a small share of large corporations. Yet because California does not have a graduated corporate income tax, large corporations pay the same tax rate as smaller ones and often have more resources to exploit tax loopholes.  Big corporations have also benefited greatly from the 2017 Trump … Continued
  Taxes & Revenue
• Q&A

  Understanding Special Sessions in California

  The California Legislature conducts most of its business during regular two-year sessions that begin in early December of even-numbered years. For example, the 2025-26 regular session started on December 2, 2024, and will end on November 30, 2026. These two-year sessions are formally known as “biennial sessions.” From time to time, the governor convenes an … Continued
  Budget Academy
• Fact Sheet

  Federal Funds Drive One-Third of California’s State Budget

  Federal dollars support a wide array of public services and systems that touch the lives of all Californians — from health care and food assistance to child care and public schools. Some of these services face unprecedented cuts under the Republican-passed budget bill that President Trump signed in July. These federal reductions target vital services … Continued
  Federal Policy
• Report

  Understanding Realignment: California’s Shifts in State and County Responsibilities

  Overview of This Report Every year, California’s 58 counties — under state oversight — deliver essential public services that support Californians’ well-being, keep communities healthy and safe, and protect vulnerable populations, including children, older adults, and people with disabilities. These programs are funded with a broad range of revenues, including federal dollars, local county taxes, … Continued
  Budget Academy

  California Budget
• Commentary

  Senate Budget Plan Cuts Health Care, Food Assistance & Fuels Harm

  As Congress debates the federal budget, the Senate’s proposal makes one thing clear: millions of people will lose so that the wealthiest few can gain. Senate Republican leaders are rushing to advance a federal budget bill this week that, in many ways, would cause even more widespread harm to Californians than the version passed by … Continued
  Federal Policy
• Fact Sheet

  Policymakers’ Inaction Will Force Thousands of Formerly Unhoused Californians to Lose Their Homes

  key takeaway Without renewed support for the Emergency Housing Voucher program, thousands of Californians could lose stable housing. Policymakers have the power and responsibility to stop harmful cuts and protect everyone’s fundamental right to a stable home. The federal Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program currently helps over 15,000 Californians afford a safe place to live … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Housing & Homelessness
• Issue Brief

  Human Impact: Federal Proposals Would Cause Widespread Harm

  key takeaway Federal budget proposals threaten to cut funding for essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh, trading away Californians’ health care and food security to fund massive tax breaks for the wealthy — with devastating consequences for millions of families across the state. All Californians deserve access to resources that allow them the opportunity to … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health & Safety Net
• Report

  Reconciliation Bill Passed by House Republicans Would be Devastating for Californians

  key takeaway The House reconciliation bill would deeply harm Californians by cutting funding for essential programs like health care, food assistance, and education — while granting massive tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations. These cuts would disproportionately impact families with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, pushing more people into poverty and widening … Continued
  Federal Policy