The State of California's tax collection becomes a far easier task with the advent of this automatic technology. Plus, the timeliness of the tax collection potentially gives a greater sense of flexibility to the state budget each year. Rather than waiting for quarterly or annual statements on tax revenues, there will be an almost real-time account of what is coming in, and what in turn can go out to the tax payers. There will be less need to use tax dollars to support the Board of Equalization's payroll as the efficiency-stimulating effects of the automated system take effect. This economic flexibility could help
California respond to immediate needs in a more timely or substantive fashion than under the system held in the status quo.