March 16, 2007 - Providing Tax Relief for Those Who Need it Most
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"Our Administration has proposed a comprehensive $346 million tax relief
package to help those who need it most. We are working hard to give
your hard-earned money back to you.
Many components of my tax relief package are moving through the Legislature
including reinstating the gas tax exemption to lower fuel prices and the Tax
Payer Protection Act, which requires the tax director to adjust tax brackets
in response to inflation.
However, critical tax relief such as eliminating the general excise tax on
foods, providing additional exemptions for school-aged children and elderly
dependents, and increasing the standard deduction have stalled in the
Legislature.
With the legislative session half-way through, there is no better time to
contact legislators and ask for the passage of our Administration's much
needed tax relief package. Help ease the high cost of living by taking
action today."