Gov. Gavin Newsom often claims California is not a high-tax state. “So, this notion of even being a high tax state is B.S.,” Newsom podcasted in March. “Sixteen states tax their poorest residents more than we tax our top 1%.” But does anyone believe that? I mean, big if true. But, sadly, it’s not.

 

California is at or near the top of most meaningful tax rate measures. California has the highest marginal income tax rate in the country.