Issue Position: Other Taxes

Issue Position

With an mid-20th century tax code Idaho is primed to remain an mid-20th century economy. Special interests rule the roost and pick the pockets of Idaho citizens and of our economy for over $1 billion each year. This year the legislature gave $35 million to the top 18% of wage earners - picking your pocket once again to reward their supporters. This madness must come to an end!

Tax Exemptions

For the last eight years I've submitted legislation to require the expiration of all tax exemptions so that every special interest is required to come before the people and justify their special tax treatment. If the exemption makes sense (creates jobs, enhances our economy, or simply makes good sense) then we can keep it. If it doesn't, then we scrap it and dedicate those funds to building a 21st century economy or lowering the overall tax rate.

Tax on Food

The tax on food must be eliminated! We are one of only eight states that tax food. This is a punishing tax on our lower and fixed income families. Increasing the food tax credit is not enough it's a half measure. Idahoan's need relief at the cash register . We must eliminate the tax on food now and forever.

All Idahoan's must be taxed fairly with all groups picking up their fair share. The shift of taxes to the middle class must end!

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