Tag: taxes
Emmer Introduces Legislation to Help the Elderly
WASHINGTON -- “Regressive taxes like inflation hit low-income Americans and seniors the hardest,” said Rep. Tom Emmer, when introducing the Retirement Inflation Protection Act...
House Democrats Introduce the Trump Act
ST. PAUL, Minn -- House Democrats in St. Paul are seeking to ensure one aspect of the 2016 presidential election never happens again.
House...
Report Shows MN is Bad for Business
State’s income tax, complex tax code and estate tax make it volatile for business owners.
Washington D.C. - The Tax Foundation and the Minnesota Business...
So Much for a Surplus; Governor Releases Budget
Dayton’s Proposal Spends Surplus, Calls for More Taxes and Fees
St. Paul, MN - Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal calls for a $4.3 billion increase in...
First Bill of New Session Provides Tax Relief for Minnesotans
St. Paul, MN - A unanimous 66-0 vote by the Minnesota Senate will send legislation to bring Minnesota’s tax code in compliance with federal...
Dayton’s Proposal is Mostly New Spending, Not Less Taxes
A significant portion of what the Governor is proposing is subsidies of local government.
St. Paul, MN - In a press release Thursday, Governor Mark...
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October Tax Revenues Below Forecasts in Minnesota
Minnesota revenue expectations continue to fail to meet forecasts, as laid out in a memo from Myron Frans, the Commissioner of Minnesota Management and...
Tax Report Ranks Minnesota in Bottom Five States
St. Paul, MN - A new report released by the Tax Foundation Wednesday shows that Minnesota ranks almost last in the country for fostering...
Minnesota Leaders Disagree If Minnesota Deserves a Tax Cut
Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk (D SD-3) threatens a "short session" if Republicans attempt to pass tax reductions during the upcoming legislative session.
Minnesotans Weigh In On What To Do With $1.9 Billion Budget...
In a recent Star Tribune poll, Minnesotans are split on what should be done with the $1.9 billion budget surplus.