More estate tax cuts shouldn’t be Minnesota’s priority
The cuts would crowd out more important priorities, provide large tax cuts to only a small number of Minnesota estates, and create uneven tax treatment among Minnesota taxpayers.
Nan Madden
House tax bill contains ticking time bombs
Not only do the cuts exceed the current surplus: they also grow over time.
Minnesota’s tax system fairer; proposed legislation would take us backward
There is a substantial number of bills moving in the Legislature that would cut taxes just for those with the highest incomes.
National experts warn: Caution is the right approach to state ‘surpluses’
Policymakers should be cautious and make budget decisions that will make us stronger down the road.
Renters should be included in property tax reform
Funding for the Renters’ Credit isn’t keeping up with the growth in rental property taxes.
Extending all Bush tax cuts is the wrong way to go
The substantial revenue loss from extending all the tax cuts would make it nearly impossible to reduce the federal deficit in a responsible manner.
Lawmakers still considering asking renters to pay for business tax cuts
Renters could face another nasty surprise in August: when they receive their refunds, they could find that policymakers have taken a further bite out of them.
MN Budget Bites: One likely unintended consequence of a supermajority amendment
Minnesota could see pressure to increase property taxes if a constitutional supermajority amendment is adopted.
