We use data on credit card and debit card transactions in California to get a better sense of recent sales tax trends in California.
U.S. retail sales rose 8% from May to June, returning to 2019 level.
May 2020 U.S. retail sales show significant rebound from April decline.
We discuss monthly collections from the state's three largest taxes.
April 2020 U.S. retail sales data shows significant impact from COVID-19.
March 2020 retail sales data shows significant impact from COVID-19.
We discuss monthly collections from the state's three largest taxes.
We discuss monthly collections from the state's three largest taxes.
We review new data on household debt in California.
We discuss monthly collections from the state's three largest taxes.
We discuss our near-term and out-year revenue estimates in our new Fiscal Outlook for California.
We discuss September 2019 state tax collections.