California's revenues tend to decline and fall in relation to the stock market, which serves as a measure of the economy, because the state is so largely dependent on personal income taxes. Much of the tax burden in recent years has shifted from corporations to individuals, especially those in the lowest-income brackets.

The California Budget Project, which advocates for low-income families, issued an analysis this week about "who pays taxes, who doesn't, and how California's tax systems compare to those in other states." Overall, California is a moderate tax state. The full report can be here. Below are some of the highlights. Click on the image for full-size version.

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