can the governor of california withhold funds from the fed government
No, the Governor of California cannot withhold funds from the federal government.Federal taxes (such as individual income taxes, corporate taxes, and most payroll taxes) are collected directly by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or remitted by employers and individuals to the federal government. These funds do not pass through the state's hands in a way that allows the state or governor to intercept or withhold them. The state has no legal authority or practical mechanism to block or retain the bulk of federal tax revenue generated by California residents and businesses.Even for limited funds the state does handle—such as federal income tax withholdings from state employees' paychecks—federal law requires the state to forward those amounts to the IRS, just as private employers must. Attempting to withhold them would violate federal statutes and could constitute criminal tax evasion.
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