Cong. Johnson Votes In Support Of Republican Motion To Extend Sales Tax Deduction And R&d Tax Credit

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Cong. Johnson Votes In Support Of Republican Motion To Extend Sales Tax Deduction And R&d Tax Credit

Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.--Texas) released the following statement in support of the state sales tax deduction and the research and development credit (R&D).

"I am proud to support a Republican measure that would extend these important tax provisions without raising taxes. Failure to extend these and other expiring tax provisions such as the teacher classroom expense deduction will mean higher taxes for families and businesses in 2010. The extension of the sales tax deduction will prevent a tax increase for Texas families. The extension of the R&D tax credit will help to keep good paying, high tech jobs in the district."

Johnson voted against the Democrats' tax extenders bill because it included economically damaging tax increases. The bill passed by a vote of 241-181, despite the fact that it will raise taxes.

Johnson represents portions of Dallas and Collin Counties and serves as a senior member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee.

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