California governor proposes software tax like UK & Canada announced on US companies
timesofindia.com / May 16, 2026, 12:53 (IST)
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed expanding the state's sales tax to include digital prewritten software, aiming for parity with physical software sales. This move could impact software and SaaS companies, drawing comparisons to digital services taxes in other countries. The proposal, if approved, is projected to generate significant revenue for the state.