New Report Outlines Policy Changes that Could Grow Iowa’s Economy by $610 Million
A report released by Tax Education Foundation of Iowa using Buckeye Institute economic modeling shows policy changes could save taxpayers nearly $1,250 each year.
John Hendrickson: High tax rates not only punish economic growth but for every dollar taken away in taxes it is less economic freedom for individuals and businesses.
Hendrickson and Mozena: It’s time for Iowa to leave outdated economic development policies behind and embrace the future by increasing transparency and accountability.
What Did the Iowa Legislature Do on Behalf of Taxpayers?
Iowans for Tax Relief recaps the 2019 session of the 88th Iowa General Assembly on what the legislature did to advance sound fiscal policy.
May 1, 2019
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Wealth Moves Away From Bad Tax Policy
Kelvey Vander Hart: New York’s projected revenue loss should serve as a reminder to all of us that bad or unequal tax policies are not the way of the future.
John Hendrickson: Tax rates matter because the more you tax something, the less of it you will get. Iowa’s tax rates are some of the highest in the nation.
Some Ideas For How The Iowa Legislature Can Protect Taxpayers
John Hendrickson: The Iowa Legislature should also consider not only implementing tax relief that lowers rates but that also provides protections for taxpayers.
Tax Reform & Priority-Based Budgeting Can Solve Iowa’s Economic Problems
John Hendrickson: Priority-based budgeting along with prudent tax reform will create an opportunity for Iowa’s economy to grow and keep vital government functions funded.
The American Model of Economics: Follow Harding and Coolidge’s Example
John Hendrickson: President Donald Trump can look to Presidents Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge’s example of following an American model of economics.
Jack Whitver: One of the main reasons the state revenue is not growing as fast as expected is because our manufacturing sector has decreased considerably.
Limited Government Policies Lead to Economic Growth
John Hendrickson: States following limited-government policies, such as North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Texas, are leading the way in terms of economic growth.
Jack Whitver: It is imperative we have the resources to fund Iowa’s priorities while having the fiscal responsibility to ensure we pass a balanced budget.