CalMatters Commentary: As tax deadlines loom, Californians should note how little they get for paying high taxes

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• – California's tax rate is among the highest in the US, yet many residents still receive little to no services in return.
• – A recent report found that Sacramento County residents pay over 1.2 billion dollars in taxes each year, but the county's budget is only around 1.4 billion dollars in total spending.
• – Californians are paying heavily for services like road maintenance, schools, and healthcare, but the state's high taxes are not translating to tangible results.