Taxes should be simple, fair and low
California's tax system is an outdated mess. It's time for reform.
Ron Nehring is the only candidate for Lt. Governor to be endorsed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California's leading taxpayer advocate.
Taxes in California are too high, too complicated, and unfair.
California ranks as the worst state in America for business, and our outdated and burdensome tax system is a big reason why.
Our citizens are being crushed by the nation’s highest sales and income taxes, even more taxes disguised as “fees,” and the constant threat of higher property taxes due to the constant assault on Proposition 13.
California’s high tax rates lead to political pressure to offer exemptions to favored groups and companies. For example, before it went bankrupt, Fremont-based Solyndra received $25 million in state tax exemptions that ultimately produced nothing in return.
Our state's tax system should be reformed based on sound principles: taxes should be visible (not hidden) so Californians understand the true cost of government; they should be simpler and easier to understand; they should be pro-growth and make California more economically competitive; it is better to have lower rates that apply to everyone than to have high rates and exemptions for the politically connected; the total tax burden on Californians should be reduced; Proposition 13 protections for property taxes should be maintained.
California's tax system is an outdated mess. It's time for reform.
Ron Nehring is the only candidate for Lt. Governor to be endorsed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California's leading taxpayer advocate.
Taxes in California are too high, too complicated, and unfair.
California ranks as the worst state in America for business, and our outdated and burdensome tax system is a big reason why.
Our citizens are being crushed by the nation’s highest sales and income taxes, even more taxes disguised as “fees,” and the constant threat of higher property taxes due to the constant assault on Proposition 13.
California’s high tax rates lead to political pressure to offer exemptions to favored groups and companies. For example, before it went bankrupt, Fremont-based Solyndra received $25 million in state tax exemptions that ultimately produced nothing in return.
Our state's tax system should be reformed based on sound principles: taxes should be visible (not hidden) so Californians understand the true cost of government; they should be simpler and easier to understand; they should be pro-growth and make California more economically competitive; it is better to have lower rates that apply to everyone than to have high rates and exemptions for the politically connected; the total tax burden on Californians should be reduced; Proposition 13 protections for property taxes should be maintained.