Source: Sierra Sun Times
“Since 2017, we have seen that the Board of Equalization is unnecessary and that its former duties can be carried out more effectively and efficiently by CDTFA and OTA,” said Assemblymember Irwin. “California no longer needs three separate tax agencies. The BOE’s remaining authority is very limited and, in fact, the BOE relies on CDTFA to carry out many of its administrative duties. In the interest of good government and efficiency, it is time to allow the voters to remove this vestige of the 19th century.”