Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
Are people leaving California because of high taxes?
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Are people leaving California because of high taxes?
Tips on what to do if you've procrastinated on your taxes.
Every year around tax day, Californians threaten to leave the state over the high income tax rate. This year, a few very wealthy residents have added reason to consider it; they’ll be paying retroactively higher taxes this year because of Governor Brown’s Prop 30. And as it turns out, it’s actually very difficult to leave a state for good.
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A recent Pew study shows that about a third of Americans actually enjoy doing their taxes. Does that include you? We want to know if you're one of 34% of Americans who get a kick out of tax season. Let us know why by commenting below or tweeting @TakeTwo! We may be interested in recording your voice to run on our show today or Monday.