Today is a moment of truth. The final vote on Mayor Dean’s 13% property tax increase is today – and we need you to take this last opportunity to make your voice heard. Today we find out which Metro council members will stand up for hard-working taxpayers. We will also find out which council members [...]
68%. That’s the percentage of Nashvillians who oppose Mayor Dean’s 13% property tax increase. If you agree with the majority of your neighbors that Nashville metro government needs to cut spending and hold the line on taxes; then join our movement by signing our petition. Nashvillians know the truth; that Metro government has increased spending too rapidly and taxpayers [...]
They’re at it again.
Politicians just can’t help themselves from wanting more of your money to fund more government spending.
Help us fight against a new tax on business right here in Tennessee.
Click here to tell your state Representative and state Senator you oppose any new taxes in Tennessee.
There are two bills in the state General Assembly, SB 2663 and its companion in the House, HB 3319, that would seek to create a new tax on internet-based services.
This year, Tennessee has the opportunity to follow the lead of Indiana and repeal its inheritance tax, a double tax on hardworking American families.
Death and inheritance taxes are owed to the government by the recipients of an inheritance. If the payee lacks the necessary funds, they are often forced to sell property or business in order to pay the tax.
The result? This tax devastates small businesses and farmers, many of whom are forced to sell part of their business or farm just to afford the tax. This also has a real impact on jobs and growth: former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin estimates that the current death tax has destroyed over 850,000 jobs.
Great Write-up from the Beacon Center of Tennessee:
The Beacon Center of Tennessee today released a publication telling the stories of two Tennessee farmers who could be harmed by the states onerous death tax. The publication, titled Splitting the Farm, shows how the death tax damages the states economy and could put many family farms out of business.
Roger Blackwoods mother deserted him when he was just 10, and three years later he ran away from his abusive, alcoholic father. For months, he was homeless on the streets of Nashville until he was taken in and taught to read. He went on to start dozens of businesses despite suffering from dyslexia, and 48 years ago, he purchased a farm in Robertson County. While Roger loves to farm, he is afraid that when he passes away, his children will have to sell of major portions of the land just to pay the state death tax.
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