It’s Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air, but taxpayers may not be feeling it after a year of reckless spending policies and more big government. Yet, as we pass around the “conversation hearts” this year, some of the fuzzy feelings they express might remind taxpayers of a few positives, though others could spark different emotions…
You Rock!
A number of states have cut taxes, or are looking to do so! Sure the federal government has broken taxpayers’ hearts this year, but states like North Carolina have cut taxes, and others like Wisconsin, Nebraska, and even New York are seeking tax reform.
Hug Me
Hold on to your free Internet and dynamic e-commerce tonight. Big retailers and uncompetitive, high-tax, states are trying to tear this love apart – but don’t give up, it’s worth fighting for!
Be Mine
The Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) movement has continued to make progress through the states, as now Ohio’s recent passage of an Article V referendum makes 20 states who are on board with a convention to pass a BBA. Since the federal government is apparently not interested, taxpayers’ will have to walk a different road to reach this fiscal soul mate.
Miss You
The list of things taxpayers might be longing for could potentially go on for eternity. Some of the most notable lost loves could be lower federal tax rates (on income, and payroll taxes), a more stable dollar and lower Consumer Price Index, non-government controlled healthcare and not being forced by the government to buy something, and jobs.
UR Cool or UR Hot
Depending on where you live, energy might be warming you up or keeping you cool, either way the growth of domestic energy production has been a good thing for taxpayers. So far, punitive taxes sought by the President and others have not stopped this party – however, this electric partner could be powered down if Congress flips the wrong switch.
Taxpayers may have loved and lost, but hope is still alive for the hopeless romantics who won’t give up on a brighter fiscal future!