Here’s a quick California tax trivia quiz. How many of the following 29 taxes are enacted by law and enforced in California?
- State Income Tax
- Sales Tax (state, county, local)
- Property Tax
- Gasoline Tax
- Capital Gains Tax
- Motor / Vehicle Registration Tax
- Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis Tax
- Use Tax (out of state purchases)
- Business Tax (8.84% corporate rate)
- Environmental Taxes
- Hotel (and other tourist) Taxes
- Utility User Tax
- Document Transfer Tax
- Luxury Tax (High end cars and boats)
- E-Waste Recycling Fees
- Tire Recycling Fees
- Fire Prevention Tax
- Court Filing Tax
- Building Permit Tax
- Utility Taxes
- Air Quality Tax
- Fishing & Hunting Tax
- Bag Tax
- Parking Fees/Taxes
- Payroll Tax
- Estate Tax
- Pension & retirement account tax
- County transportation taxes
- Online sales tax
Hint: If your answer is “28”…your guess is too low.