2026 Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing
Share your feedback directly with the State Board of Equalization.
August 26, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.
The California State Board of Equalization invites you to participate in the 2026 Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing.
This is your opportunity to share feedback, ask questions, and raise concerns about California’s property tax system and the Alcoholic Beverage Tax directly to the elected Members of the State Board of Equalization. Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, tax professional, or an interested member of the public, this hearing is an opportunity to make your voice heard.
How to Participate
Choose the participation option that works best for you.
Attend In-person:
May Lee State Office Complex Auditorium
651 Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Attend by phone:
877-336-4440
Access Code: 4192718#
Watch Online:
View the hearing live on our website.
Visit Board Meetings for more information on how to attend.
Submit Written Comments
Comments may be submitted in advance through the online comment form.
Topics for Comment
Participants may comment on California’s property tax system and the Alcoholic Beverage Tax, or the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate’s 2024-25 Annual Report (PDF).
For more information, visit Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing, or call your Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate’s Office at 916-274-3400.
Your feedback helps us better understand taxpayer concerns and improve the services we provide.
Need Help with a Tax Issue?
If you are working to resolve a property tax issue, contact the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate Office before the hearing. We may be able to help address your concern before the hearing takes place.
| Board Members | ||||
| Ted Gaines First District Sacramento | Sally J. Lieber Second District San Francisco | Antonio Vazquez Third District Santa Monica | Mike Schaefer Fourth District San Diego | Malia M. Cohen State Controller |