California currently faces massive budget shortfalls that have yet to be effectively addressed. Greenhut argues our politicians have been unwilling to take on powerful government employee unions even as taxpayers stage Tea Parties and productive citizens flee the state for lower taxes in Nevada and Arizona.

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This article in the Victor Valley's Daily Press covers the recent taxpayer rally against new tax policies that have devastated farms and raised local unemployment to nearly 40%. As HJTA President Jon Coupal stated in his address to protesters, "We are in the midst of a tax revolt we haven’t seen since Prop. 13. Politicians would be wise to take note that taxpayers demand real solutions to our problems instead of the tired old policies of higher taxes and more regulation, things which have gotten (us) into this mess."  Read more >>

Thousands & Thousands to Protest Eco-Tyranny, Government Over-Regulation

Water issue, AB 32 a hot topic due to loss of livelihood, Jobs;
Major backers of event include Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

Sacramento --- In response to crippling government over-regulations and oppressive taxes, the Tea Party Patriots announced today it is set for a major protest on the steps of the California State Capitol in two weeks, on Friday, August 28.  Read more >>

Between now and the May 19th special election, taxpayers will be inundated with political advertising in support of Proposition 1A. The Governor's campaign team and the California Teachers Association are on track to spend well over $10 million trying to convince voters that this measure is reasonable budget reform.

Opponents, including virtually all taxpayer organizations, have their work cut out for them with a significantly less well funded, but very energized, grassroots effort to sink Prop. 1A.  Read more >>

THE MOST IMPORTANT TWO STEPS TO DEFEAT PROP. 1A  Read more >>

Current members of the Opposition Coalition include:  Read more >>

FIGHT BACK AGAINST HIGHER TAXES. TELL THE POLITICIANS YOU ARE ALREADY PAYING ENOUGH! California already ranks 6th in the nation in tax burden. One in ten Californians is unemployed and home foreclosures are at record levels. E-mail or call your Assembly and State Senate representatives and tell them not to punish California families with higher taxes to cover their lavish spending. Tell them, "No new taxes! We already pay enough."  Read more >>

Our Mission

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is dedicated to the protection of Proposition 13 and the advancement of taxpayers' rights, including the right to limited taxation, the right to vote on tax increases and the right of economical, equitable and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Through education and awareness, we strive to empower you, the taxpayer, to take control of your rights and influence the momentum of ballots and initiatives supportive of your rights.  Read more >>

On June 6th, 1978, nearly two-thirds of California's voters passed Proposition 13, reducing property taxes by about 57%.
Read Proposition 13 as it is enshrined in the California state constitution. Read the text of the initiative circulated to voters.  Read more >>

INTRODUCTION

Howard Jarvis, the leader of California's most famous tax revolt, passed away in 1986. But in the spring and summer of 2007 his name continually popped up in newspaper articles across the United States. Property tax troubles were brewing throughout the country and Jarvis's prodigy, property tax-cutting Proposition 13, was remembered by beleaguered taxpayers as something to be emulated to protect against out-of-control levels of taxation.  Read more >>