Governor Brown Proposes Tax Increases for Californians

California Governor Jerry Brown is proposing increased taxes as the solution to the state's budget problems:

Brown, a 73-year-old Democrat, wants to raise income taxes on individuals making at least $250,000 a year to 10.3 percent from 9.3 percent, and would boost sales [tax] levies to 7.75 percent from 7.25 percent.

Brown Seeks 7% California Spending Boost, Michael B. Marois and James Nash, Bloomberg, January 5, 2012

See also current California sales tax rates.