Why Tax Increases in California Have Become Easier | Susan Shelley

Why Tax Increases in California Have Become Easier | Susan Shelley
Why Tax Increases in California Have Become Easier | Susan Shelley
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Prop 13 has defined California’s property tax system for decades, limiting increases and setting strict rules for local taxes. A court ruling in 2017 weakened that standard by allowing some measures to pass with only a simple majority. More recently, Prop 19, approved by voters in 2020, brought changes to inherited properties, creating new costs for families.

Siyamak Khorrami
Siyamak Khorrami
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Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.