A Back Door Way to Tax Business | Consumer Alliance for a Strong Economy

July 12, 2016

A parcel tax for parks and perhaps another for relieving homelessness is coming to a head in Los Angeles County with efforts to tax property parcels on a square footage basis. This is an obvious attempt to collect more tax revenue from business property owners.

Most business parcels contain larger structures. In Los Angeles, movie studios and warehouses are clearly concerned about the square footage parcel tax approach, as are most commercial property owners.