Protect California Innovation
California Runs on Software.
Governor Newsom's proposed software tax would increase costs on the technology tools businesses use every day to operate, compete, and grow.
What is the Proposed Software Tax?
Software isn’t just a technology industry issue anymore.
Businesses of every size rely on software to manage payroll, process payments, communicate with customers, protect data, track inventory, and operate efficiently.
California lawmakers are considering a proposal that would expand taxes to software and SaaS products used by businesses throughout the state.
The impact won't stop in Silicon Valley.
Small businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, manufacturers, contractors, retailers, and employers across California would all face higher costs.
What's at stake
Get The Facts
The proposed software tax would raise costs for businesses across California, hurt innovation, and make it harder to compete. Here’s what you need to know.
Every Business Uses Software
From payroll and accounting to cybersecurity and AI, software powers businesses of every size across California.
Main Street Pays, Too
The proposed software tax won't stop in Silicon Valley. Small businesses across California would face higher costs.
Keep California Competitive
California already faces fierce competition for jobs and investment. New taxes move us in the wrong direction.
Don't Tax Innovation
California became the innovation capital of the world by embracing technology and growth—not taxing it.
FAQ
Frequently Ask Questions
California lawmakers are considering a proposal that would expand taxes to software and SaaS products used by businesses across the state.
Businesses throughout California, including small businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, contractors, manufacturers, retailers, and technology companies.
No. Software is used by virtually every industry and employer in California. The impact would be felt far beyond technology companies.
Software powers today's economy. Increasing costs on software means increasing costs on the tools businesses use every day to operate, compete, and grow.
Join the effort to stop the proposed software tax and tell lawmakers to vote no.
Tell Lawmakers to Vote No.
California’s future depends on innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth—not new taxes on the tools businesses use every day.
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Stop the Software Tax.
California businesses rely on software every day.
Tell lawmakers to reject the proposed software tax and keep California competitive.
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