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Washington
Tax Fairness Pledge
We
need a tax system that is:
Fair�Taxes are
based on one�s ability to pay. People and businesses with higher incomes
are asked to pay their fair share.
Sufficient�Enough
revenue is raised to promote a healthy economy and meet the public needs
of our citizens, including education, health, and human services.
Stable�There
is a stable stream of revenue during times of economic growth and economic
recession.
Accountable�Government
is accountable to the people. All
spending, taxes and tax exemptions should be publicly disclosed, and
reviewed and evaluated to ensure they provide public benefits.
To
reach these goals, I support a tax reform package that includes:
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Disclosing
and evaluating all tax exemptions so
the public can determine whether they meet public goals.
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Eliminating
some tax exemptions to bring
in needed revenue and ensure that everyone is paying their fair share.
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Lowering
the sales tax rate to reduce
taxes on middle- and low-income families.
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Establishing
a personal income tax, so
taxes are related to how much people make and wealthier people pay their
fair share.
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Reforming
business taxes to reduce taxes
on small and new businesses.
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Extending
the sales tax to some professional and consumer services
so our taxes keep up with the changing economy.
I
support this kind of tax reform in
Washington
!
Name:_____________________________
Signature:______________________________
Address:__________________________ City:_________________ State:__ Zip Code:_______
Phone No.:_______________ Personal
Email:____________________________________
Legislative
District/Legislator (if known):_____________________________________
Organizational affiliations:________________________________________________
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