Article: State Controller Connell Says Sales Tax Cut Could Be Larger.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ --

California's chief financial officer, State Controller Kathleen Connell says the 1/4-cent sales tax reduction is a nice first step.

"This is an automatic and symbolic tax cut based on requirements of the state law, nothing more," notes State Controller Connell. "With California's economy continuing to grow, we are in a position to make even deeper and more meaningful tax cuts," she adds.

The reduction goes into effect January 1, 2001 for one year. Whether it stays in effect depends upon the strength of the state economy in the future.

The amount each individual taxpayer will save next year ...

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