State income tax returns get a checkoff for donations to a sea otter fund
Individuals can donate part of a refund, or extra money, to a new California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund on their state income tax return. The checkoff runs for a set number of years and ends early if donations fall short.
Who it affects
Individual California income taxpayers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Sea otter tax checkoff law is repealed
Official text
California SB 575: California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.