Gavin Newsom proposes a California sales tax on downloaded software and . . . Physical software could be treated as tangible property, while electronically delivered software was often exempt from sales tax in California Newsom’s plan aims to close that gap by focusing on the product rather than the delivery method
Newsom Pitches Software Tax to Raise Billions in New Revenue California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a new tax on cloud-based software sales, turning to the technology sector for billions of dollars in new revenue as the state’s budget is being lifted by the artificial-intelligence boom
Newsoms final budget: Cuts now, save for AI bust - CalMatters Newsom’s presentation marks the beginning of budget negotiations between the governor and state lawmakers Legislators have until June 30 to work out a deal with the governor ahead of the new fiscal year
California Digital Software Tax: Newsom Proposes 2026 Shift Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to tax digital software downloads aims to close a long-standing loophole that exempts online purchases from the 7 25% sales tax applied to physical goods
Gavin Newsom proposes a California digital software tax California could deliver a big blow to already reeling SaaS and software companies On Thursday, Gov Gavin Newsom proposed expanding the state sales tax to ensure it covers digital
Gavin Newsom wants to slap a new tax on commonly used tech Gov Gavin Newsom is going after Silicon Valley with a sweeping proposal to expand the state’s sales tax into cloud software, AI platforms and digital applications — a move projected to