Bill would cut income tax, raise sales tax rate (Atlanta: credit, purchase)

[Airforceguy]

I don't see this bill going over well with the Delta Airlines people....

House Bill 445, by Rep. John Carson, R-Marietta, will be unveiled at a Monday afternoon news conference. The bill, a copy of which was obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, lowers the state income tax from 6 percent to 4 percent over several years.

In addition to increasing the state sales tax from 4 percent to 5 percent, the bill would also eliminate more than a dozen tax breaks, including one that benefits Delta Air Lines. Other credits on the chopping block include breaks for childcare expenses, some job-creation programs and low-emission vehicles.

Bill would cut income tax, raise sales tax rate | www.ajc.com

[travbo]

Sounds like a good attempt to improve the tax code. Make consumption less of an incentive and wealth creation more of an incentive is a good start.

[fzx]

The poor will be dis-proportionally affected by sales tax increases.

[magnetar]

It's completely regressive, everyone knows that the poor have to spend a larger percentage of their income than the rich on necessities. This shifts more of the tax burden to the people who can afford it the least. But it's exactly what I'd expect from a state legislator from Marietta, unfortunately.

[kasuga888]

what ever happen to the whole fair tax movement? i felt it sorta originated in atl with the neil boortz type people

[toll_booth]

Originally Posted by fzx

The poor will be dis-proportionally affected by sales tax increases.

Originally Posted by magnetar

It's completely regressive, everyone knows that the poor have to spend a larger percentage of their income than the rich on necessities. This shifts more of the tax burden to the people who can afford it the least. But it's exactly what I'd expect from a state legislator from Marietta, unfortunately.

Originally Posted by kasuga888

what ever happen to the whole fair tax movement? i felt it sorta originated in atl with the neil boortz type people

This, this, and this. Woohoo, more handouts to those who least need them.

[JoeP]

Not unexpected from a regressive one party dominated rule.

[OneTrickNet]

This makes me angry, but I can't say that I'm surprised given it's Georgia.
Low-income people who probably could benefit the most from a break in child care - screwed. And then they'll end up having to pay more when they purchase goods.

And who really cares about the environment anyway? I mean, especially when you're bought by oil companies.

[AcidSnake]

I could be outraged. And then I will read a book like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Deer-Hunting-J.../dp/0307339378

And suddenly I am not so outraged, not anymore. Unfortunately though, the neoliberal/southern strategy rollercoaster to insanity-ville is not over yet, not even by a long shot.

It's gonna get worse before it gets better, y'all.

Much worse...

[GeorgiaLakeSearch]

I wonder how many people on CD voted for the income tax cap?