John Hendrickson

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John Hendrickson is the Policy Director for the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation. He formerly worked as a research analyst with Public Interest Institute and as a policy analyst for Iowans for Tax Relief. Henderickson earned a B.A. and M.A. in History from the University of North Dakota. (Opinions are his own.)

Will Iowa Become a Pro-Growth State?

John Hendrickson: Iowa policymakers should take note of states that have enacted meaningful tax reform successfully. By lowering rates and keeping spending levels low, Iowa can deliver tax relief to the benefit of all Iowans by creating economic growth and opportunity.

Iowa Needs Tax Reform Now: Delay Will Result in Tax Increases on Iowans

John Hendrickson: High tax rates are harmful to economic growth. In addition to reducing rates, the final tax reform and relief measure should be comprehensive, use revenue triggers or phase-ins, reduce and reform the use of tax credits, and modernize the sales and use tax to bring fairness to Iowa’s small businesses. 

Time to Strengthen Iowa’s 99% Spending Limitation

John Hendrickson: Iowa taxpayers deserve constitutional protection, and the best way to do this is to protect taxpayer interests through a stronger spending limit.  

Government’s Unquenchable Thirst for Tax Dollars

John Hendrickson: Iowa has a tight budget, but the solution to seeking more revenues must not be found in increasing existing taxes, like the beer tax, or creating new taxes.

Now is the Time to Create a Better Tax Climate

John Hendrickson: The Iowa Legislature has a unique opportunity to enact tax relief by lowering rates across-the-board and begin the process of controlling spending with the 99 percent spending limitation amendment.

Reducing Government Spending: It Can Be Done

John Hendrickson: Nebraska’s Governor Pete Ricketts (R) can serve as an example for Iowans as he is leading his state’s effort to reform spending, which is not only sound policy for taxpayers but also for economic growth.

How to Raise Revenues in Iowa: Create Economic Growth

John Hendrickson: Contrary to what the Des Moines Register’s editorial board believes, the solution to finding more revenues will not be found in increasing taxes or creating new taxes, but rather by lowering spending and tax rates that will generate more economic growth.

A Taxpayer Friendly Legislative Session

John Hendrickson: President Ronald Reagan argued that the only special interest that should be protected by the tax code is the taxpayers. This is a principle that Iowans for Tax Relief will continue to fight for during the upcoming legislative session.

The Taxpayers Deserve a Review of all Iowa Tax Credits

John Hendrickson: If the legislature works to make the tax code friendlier to individuals and businesses by lowering rates, it will result in not only better incentives for economic growth, but it will be protecting the interests of the taxpayer.

The Federal Budget and Morality

John Hendrickson: Coolidge regarded “a good budget as among the noblest monuments of virtue” and believed that the issue of taxation was also a moral issue.

Lowering Rates is a Positive Trend in State Taxation

John Hendrickson: The trend among many states has been to lower both individual and corporate income taxes as well as business and property taxes.

The Historical Roots of Big Government

John Hendrickson: The true origins of today’s big government originate with the progressive and modern liberal movement of the early 20th century.

America’s (Im)moral Revolution

John Hendrickson: Since the 1960s Christianity in the United States has been undermined by the advancement of secularism and liberalism.

Message for Republicans: Do Not Forget About the Principle of Limited Government

John Hendrickson: It will take a renewed effort by the Republican Party to fight to achieve the policy goal of limiting the size and scope of government.

President Trump and Republicans Should Follow the Mellon Economic Plan

John Hendrickson: President Trump and Republicans in Congress should follow the example of Andrew Mellon who promoted tax cuts and fiscal discipline.

We Must Not Forget the Dark and Evil History of Communism

John Hendrickson: Ideas have consequences and the dark history of socialism and communism should not be forgotten or treated lightly.