TAX DAY NOTICE: 8 Proposed California Tax Hikes Pending in the 2026 Election
Even though Californians already pay the highest taxes in the nation, our state and local politicians are still proposing billions in new tax hikes! Here's what is at stake in the November 2026 election
Property Tax Hikes/Prop 13 Repeal: Politicians have gutted Prop 13 and want to fully repeal it with their Split-Roll Initiative – with their ultimate goal of increasing your property taxes on your home to today's assessed value! If that happens, the average homeowner will end up paying $6500-9000 more in property taxes annually.
Savings Tax: Politicians want a new tax on your personal savings and investments.
Mileage Tax: Politicians are proposing a 6-cents per mile tax costing an average of $900 per driver per year!
Sales Tax Hike: We are tracking over 250 local sales tax hikes and now state politicians are looking a statewide sales tax hike. Soon every city will be at 10-11% sales tax rate for every item you purchase.
Healthcare Tax: Politicians propose to double California state taxes to fund government-run healthcare – costing average of $16k per household per year
Utility Tax: Politicians want to impose massive "flat rate charges" on all utility bills - charging you no matter how much energy you use.
Gas Tax: The gas tax is set to automatically increase July 1. You currently pay $1200 a year in car and gas taxes.
Exit Tax: And if you finally decide to move from California because of these costly taxes, state politicians want to force you to pay an exit tax for up to 10 years after you leave!
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Carl DeMaio
Chairman, Reform California
CA State Representative (Assembly District 75)
