Labor, Education & Pensions Issues
March 01, 2012 JLabor, Education & Pensions
Governor Brandstad has introduced a bold plan to provide property tax relief to Iowas taxpayers. His plan will prevent a $1.2 billion property tax increase in the next eight years and provide permanent relief from future tax hikes.
However, he needs our help to make sure the Senate passes this plan.
Thats why we are inviting you to join your fellow Americans for Prosperity - Iowa members at a townhall with Governor Brandstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds at two Town Hall style events this week!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds
Center for Senior Activities (CASI) Main Hall
1035 West Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA
Friday, March 2, 2012
12:00 PM
Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds
Rastrellis Restaurant Tuscany Room
238 Main Avenue
Clinton, IA
Tax relief is a welcome respite to our pocket books, and we hope you can join us to learn more about the Governor's plan.
February 15, 2012 JLabor, Education & Pensions
The Iowa House of Representatives passed House File 2274 today that would introduce sweeping tax reform for all property taxpayers across the state.
I applaud the members of the Iowa House for standing up for the taxpayer, said Iowa State Director Mark Lucas. This tax relief package will boost our economy and put more Iowans to work.
Iowa commercial property taxes are paid on 100 percent of its valuation. That is one of the reasons the Tax Foundation ranked Iowa 41st in its business tax climate index. This measure would cut property taxes paid by businesses nearly in half over eight years. The bill also avoids residential property taxes from increasing by 73 percent over the next 10 years.
This is a comprehensive tax relief package that is extremely fair, says Lucas. It provides relief to all taxpayers.
February 15, 2012 JLabor, Education & Pensions
We applaud the Iowa House of Representatives for passing property tax relief for all Iowans. AFP-Iowa Director Mark Lucas noted that "this bill will make Iowa more attractive for new business and lessen the burden on residential property owners." Find the following article in its entirety here (via the AP).
DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa House on Tuesday approved a measure that would cut property taxes paid by businesses nearly in half over eight years.
Backers say the move will boost Iowa's economy because the state's commercial property taxes are far higher than neighboring states.
But some lawmakers say a big cut in business property taxes will punch a giant hole in local government budgets. They estimate it will cost local governments $357 million over the life of the measure, amounting to the largest tax shift in the state's history.
