“Prior to VAT, the merchants had to pay one per cent entry tax on procuring goods from other States but from April 1, the same is now being charged on purchases made within the State, which is quite unacceptable.”
Anupam Agarwal
“There is a direct link between the federal tax cut of 2001 and state tax increases in 2003. When the federal government's mistakes force states to raise their taxes, it not only robs Peter to pay Paul, but it hurts hard-working families and it undermines our economy's strength.”
Senator John Kerry
“Taxes matter to businesses. How a state taxes business is just as important as how much a state taxes businesses.”
Scott Hodge
“As a local taxpayer, I understand the continued concerns toward increased local and state taxes, but with the state assuming only 37 percent of public education costs when it should be closer to 50 percent, we have no place left to turn than to the local taxpayer to make up the difference,”
Larry Sullivan
“This state taxes too much, spends unwisely, lacks accountability and is simply not focused on enhancing economic opportunities for all its citizens. Eliot is speaking to these and other issues with passion and vigor. That's why people across the state have been eager to express their support for his campaign.”
Ryan Toohey
“It does several things, one there is no shareholder accountability and there are no federal and state taxes being paid so it will always be less in that regards.”
Bill Simmons
“If they wanted to broaden it, then give a tax refund or lower the state taxes.”
Jack McKay
