Plan raises sales, not property, tax
Rep. Paul Marquart Counties would get new taxing authority, local levy limits disappear and some charitable organizations would be relieved of paying property taxes under a Democratic tax plan unveiled...
View ArticleReaction mixed to property tax plan
Buzz Anderson Cities can accept a large property tax reform bill, counties don’t know what to think about it and non-profit organizations love it. And its chief author is optimistic that he can...
View ArticleOutdoors spending plans taking shape
An influx of dedicated state tax revenue leads outdoors enthusiasts to believe a logjam of Minnesota natural resources projects will begin to free up this year. State lawmakers are completing work on...
View ArticleBakk wants clothing tax
The Senate tax chairman, who is running for governor, wants to tax clothing as a way to increase school funding and plug the state budget deficit. Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, introduced legislation...
View ArticleWhat’s in, what’s out of Dayton sales tax plan
Here are some goods and services not now subject to the seals tax that the Minnesota Revenue Department says would be taxed under Gov. Mark Dayton’s tax reform proposal: Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: House OKs matching Minnesota taxes with federal
Income tax returns Minnesotans file this spring will conform to new federal laws if state senators follow the House’s Monday action. Continue reading →
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