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You
can read the ideas from Doing Better by downloading
individual PDFs or you can buy
the book:
- Idea
1:
Broaden the sales tax base.
- Idea
2:
Modernize sales taxes for new economy.
- Idea
3:
Raise cigarette taxes for public health.
- Idea
4: Enact a state Earned Income Tax Credit.
- Idea
5:
Modernize state income brackets.
- Idea
6:
Deal with hidden income tax increases.
- Idea
7: Rethink tax relief based on age alone.
- Idea
8:
Eliminate corporate tax loopholes.
- Idea
9:
Enact a property tax circuit breaker.
- Idea
10: Strengthen accountability.
- Idea
11:
Conduct performance reviews.
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Center launches new tax policy book
JUNE
23, 2006 -- In this new book of ideas offered by the Center for
a Better South, we argue it is incumbent for lawmakers across the
South to revisit their state tax codes in a holistic manner to bring
our tax systems into the 21st century. All components -- the income
tax, sales tax, property tax and others --- should be thoroughly
examined and modernized to improve and ensure the fairness, adequacy
and integrity of our tax systems. In other words, lawmakers can
truly represent people across the South by restructuring state tax
codes to make them more representative of today's complex and rapidly
changing economy.
Doing
Better: Progressive Tax Reform for the American South ($10),
written by Sarah Beth Coffey with Alan Essig, is the first of a
Better South series that will examine tax and budget issues in the
Southern states. The 11 ideas presented in this discussion are an
introduction to progressive tax reform that can lead us to a truly
better South.
Executive
summary | Introduction | News
coverage | 6/23 press
release
| Quote,
from the Introduction: "Nobody
likes taxes. But taxes get a bad rap. Like them or not, taxes
are not something that should be vilified because of their very
nature. Instead, people might consider looking at them in another
light - - as the necessary price we pay to keep our democracy
alive. Taxes are the price of our freedom. Imagine what we wouldn't
have if taxes didn't fuel government programs and services." |
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3/30: Odetta
MacLeish-White
"Informed
political participation is so important because when we examine
issues and vote, we become invested in the actions and principles
of the people we elect to office."
Read the whole interview.
- 1/10: With the
Rev. Joseph A. Darby: "Successful and enduring movements
for change require those in positions of power to share power
and welcome new ideas, and we have miles to go in that regard."
Read the whole interview.
- 10/31: With Alan
Essig: "When CEOs such as Bill Gates say that education
outweighs tax incentives, states should take note. A talented
workforce is an economic development tool that rivals any tax
incentive program, and that is where we need to focus our efforts.
" Read the
whole interview
- 9/15: With Gov.
Roy E. Barnes: "If we lose the bond of education and
economic growth we lose the essence of being an American. We can't
let that happen and it is progressives who must lead the charge."
Read the whole
interview
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The
Center for a Better South is a a pragmatic,
nonpartisan think tank dedicated to developing progressive ideas,
policies and information for thinking leaders who want to make a
difference in the American South.
- Develop.
To develop progressive policies, ideas
and information for thinking leaders who want to make a difference
in the American South.
- Promote.
To promote the Center's new ideas developed by leading thinkers
to new leaders, students and academics across the South.
- Measure.
To measure how new ideas are being accepted in the South through
the annual BetterSouth Poll. More info.
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