Day 73

Great news: California is going to increase the amount of income tax it collects on paychecks issued after November 1! More specifically, the collection rate is going up rather than the actual rate. So I'll receive the extra money back in my refund early after I file next year, but the state is taking more now to build up the state's in-hand cash. Brilliant! Everyone in the state is going to get another pay cut just in time for the holidays. California government never ceases to amaze me.