Can you elaborate on what you mean by "those income taxes go to Scaramento"? I mean the state has to coordinate the money it collects, but doesn't it use that m

Can you elaborate on what you mean by "those income taxes go to Scaramento"? I mean the state has to coordinate the money it collects, but doesn't it use that money for state-wide projects like roads, dams, and other infrastructure? I live in Los Angeles and pay CA income tax. I'm perfectly fine with the state using some of that money outside of Los Angeles. I often travel outside of Los Angeles, so I'm getting use out of whatever they make with it (assuming it's not just put into politicians' pockets). What is Sacramento doing with the income tax revenue that you don't like? The big issue is that cities and counties don't typically collect taxes in California. There are a few statewide organizations (Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization) that do instead. There are also tight limits on sales tax (cities can levy up to ~2% beyond the base rate for specific things). Essentially what happens is that the state collects taxes and doles the monies out to cities and counties at their discretion.