The debate over changing Georgia’s tax system is quieter than usual at the Georgia General Assembly this year. Still, some efforts are afoot to push Georgia in a radical tax direction over time.
Two resolutions gaining traction would put new tax restrictions in the state constitution. Senate Resolutions 412 and 415, sponsored by Senate Pro Tempore David Shafer, are explained in our new fact sheet, “Tax Resolutions Could Put Georgia Lawmakers in a Bind.” They would put permanent caps on Georgia’s income and sales tax rates, with an exception to allow lawmakers to hike the sales tax only in order to cut the income tax.
The debate over changing Georgia’s tax system is quieter than usual at the Georgia General Assembly this year. Still, some efforts are afoot to push Georgia in a radical tax direction over time.
Two resolutions gaining traction would put new tax restrictions in the state constitution. Senate Resolutions 412 and 415, sponsored by Senate Pro Tempore David Shafer, are explained in our new fact sheet, “Tax Resolutions Could Put Georgia Lawmakers in a Bind.” They would put permanent caps on Georgia’s income and sales tax rates, with an exception to allow lawmakers to hike the sales tax only in order to cut the income tax.
