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Overview. Recent state tax reform efforts Drivers of reform Upcoming elections / 2014 predictions. 2012/3 Reform Proposals. Major reform Minor reform Margins Tax. Policy. What tax system is best for my state? Minimize disincentives to investment and employment OR
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Overview • Recent state tax reform efforts • Drivers of reform • Upcoming elections / 2014 predictions
2012/3 Reform Proposals Major reform Minor reform Margins Tax
Policy What tax system is best for my state? • Minimize disincentives to investment and employment OR • Maximize social justice
(Presidential?) Politics • Republicans: • Income taxes bad / consumption taxes good • Loopholes are bad • Democrats: • Consumption taxes bad / income taxes good • Loopholes are bad
Changing Economy • Consumption: 1930s v. today • Reliance/impact on manufacturing • Rate pressures
Taxing Business Inputs • Results in tax “pyramiding” • Places companies selling outside the state at competitive disadvantage • Distorts economy by encouraging vertical integration • Hides the true cost of government
2014 Reform Proposals Broad Reform Narrow Reform Margins Tax
Questions? Joe Crosby Principal MultiState Associates jcrosby@multistate.com 703.684.1110 (o) 207.749.4701 (m)