Dear legislator,
I appreciate you taking the time to read this. I am asking for your response to an issue that seems to be bubbling up in some quarters and has the potential to have a dramatic impact on Oklahoma's economy and government funding.
In recent weeks and months, both the main left-wing and right-wing think tanks in Oklahoma have promoted expanding Oklahoma's sales tax to cover most services, which are currently not included under the current taxation system. As some of you may recall, Governor Mary Fallin made a similar proposal in 2017 (it never received legislative consideration).
So, here is what I'm asking for feedback on (your response can be kept anonymous if desired):
- Do you support expanding the Oklahoma sales tax to include services?
- If yes:
- No specific prerequisites for support
- Only if such revenue increases are offset by comparable cuts in other taxes
- Only if expansion is not offset by comparable tax cuts (i.e. becomes an additional permanent revenue stream)
- If no: why?
I hope to hear from you soon on this matter. You can reply to this email directly, or to JamisonFaught@MuskogeePolitico.com.
Thank you for your service to the citizens of Oklahoma,
Jamison Faught
Blogger, MuskogeePolitico.com
JamisonFaught@MuskogeePolitico.com
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