California Proposes Software Tax More Suited to the Modern Era

I’m at Best Buy often, and I’m paying sales tax on a lot of this pre-written software," said Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Microsoft, Salesforce in focus as Gavin Newsom proposes tax on digital software downloads in California — 'I'm paying sales tax on a lot'

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a tax on digital prewritten software on Thursday, aimed at creating a level ...

Gavin Newsom proposes a California digital software tax

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said it's unfair how some people avoid paying the state sales tax when buying software.
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California Moves to Tax Digital Software, Targeting SaaS, Big Tech Pricing Models

California Governor Gavin Newsom pushed to ban smartphones inside the classrooms so students can focus on their studies and avoid distractions. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Under the proposed system, ...

California governor Gavin Newsom proposes a software tax similar to one announced by UK and Canada on American companies

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed expanding the state's sales tax to include digital prewritten software, aiming ...
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California Clarifies Antitrust Pleading Standard, Creates Uncertainty on ‘Coercive’ Uses of Algorithmic Software

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law AB 325, which amends California’s state antitrust law, the Cartwright Act. Effective January 1, 2026, the amendments create a new basis for ...
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California Raises Software Employee Pay Minimums for Overtime Exemption

Beginning January 1, 2024, California employees may have to pay overtime to more computer software employees who earn less than $115,763.35 per year, or $55.58 per hour, or $9,646.96 per month.