By Sophia DavisAugust 25, 2025 Business Can Newsom Stop Tax Payments to the U.S. Government? Here’s Why It’s Not That Simple—and How California Actually Contributes More Than It Receives COMMENTARY: California Gov. Newsom cannot block tax payments to the U.S. government, but the state contributes far more in federal taxes than it receives in return, fueling ongoing debates about fiscal fairness.