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Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Proposition 30

Proposition 30 raises California's sales tax to 7.5% from 7.25%, a 3.45% percentage increase over current law.

Proposition 30 creates four high-income tax brackets for taxpayers with taxable incomes exceeding $250,000, $300,000, $500,000 and $1,000,000. This increased tax will be in effect for 7 years retroactive to January 1, 2012.

Proposition 30:

  • imposes a 10.3% tax rate on taxable income over $250,000 but less than $300,000.
  • imposes an 11.3% tax rate on taxable income over $300,000 but less than $500,000.
  • imposes a 12.3% tax rate on taxable income over $500,000 but less than $1,000,000.
  • imposes a 13.3% tax rate on taxable income over $1,000,000.