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South Dakota Budget and Policy Institute: HB 1182 Raising teacher salaries – how much would taxes change for your household?
February 2, 2017
The combination of property tax savings and sales tax increases will affect each household differently. Raising sales tax by 1/2 cent will raise about $107 million dollars. And decreasing property tax will cost about $40 million dollars. But how much will your household pay to support the change? You can figure that out by answering two questions.
South Dakota Budget and Policy Institute: WHO PAYS increased SD sales taxes to raise teacher salaries?
February 8, 2016
“There is broad consensus in South Dakota that teacher salaries need to be competitive to attract and retain good teachers – but who is going to pay for it? Two options have been floated thus far to fund the increase. Some in-depth fiscal analysis and charting helps clarify the difference between these options.” Read full […]
South Dakota: Should SD repeal the grocery sales tax with a revenue neutral sales tax increase?
August 26, 2013
SD HB1154 proposes lowering state sales tax on certain food items and increasing sales tax on other goods and services in a revenue-neutral exchange. Read the Full Report
South Dakota Budget and Policy Project: South Dakota Budget Primer
January 14, 2013
The state budget is the ultimate policy document. It determines how much is spent on programs and services that affect the lives of all South Dakotans. Our schools, health, safety and transportation – and the basic public systems that support them – are the foundation of South Dakota’s current and future prosperity. Investing wisely and […]
South Dakota Budget and Policy Project: Quick Facts – HB 1131 Food Tax Swap
January 14, 2013
On Thursday, 1-27-11, the House Taxation Committee heard testimony on HB 1131 – a proposal to take the sales tax off groceries and replace the revenue with an increase on other taxable items. Following testimony, the Committee voted to defer the bill to the 41st legislative day, effectively killing the bill. The SD Budget & […]
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