Comments for Budget Project pans Jindal tax idea at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.theind.com Sat, 18 May 2013 23:07:18 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/12545-budget-project-pans-jindal-tax-idea#comment-27576 It is not surprising Jindal would put forth such a proposal. It is simply another way he will sublimate the revenue structure by shifting tax collections onto the back of those who are least able to afford it, the working middle class of Louisiana. The proposal is a perfect scenario for Jindal and the “Jindanistias” , ie, a “win/win” for Bobby's political ambitions. First, Jindal knows the bulk of corporations and businesses in Louisiana are granted state sales tax exemption and therefore are not paying sales taxes on the state or local level. Therefore, proposing such a replacement places the responsibility for replacing such income squarely on the backs and pocket books of the average Louisiana tax payer. In essence, corporations/businesses get a free ride. In Jindals first four years of office, he has managed to reduce corporate income tax collections from a level of $747 million('08)to less than $200 million('11),ie, a reduction in excess of $500 million dollars. This latest proposal will ultimately/virtually wipe out all tax generated from “corporate” partners in Louisiana. Jindal knows exactly what he is proposing and what he is buying—his political future. If we allow this pathetic political monstrosity to execute this move, shame on all of us. - Greg Foreman Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:52:53 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/12545-budget-project-pans-jindal-tax-idea#comment-27573 Well if it's an issue of fairness, then this should help right? People buying more would pay more. I'm gonna venture to say that low income citizens spending power, would not be that of the wealthy. Wouldn't it also be a reasonable assumption that these incentives, like rich soil, would lead to growing our states economy. In turn, which would also grow our state's budget, giving Louisiana greater capability to help worthy causes and infrastructure. Thereby, helping all of it's citizens. In my opinion this proposed idea is right up there with ethics reform. It may not start out perfect, might need some dialing in, but would be another step in the right direction. A direction I for one could get behind. - Jessie C Bienvenu Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:08:26 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/12545-budget-project-pans-jindal-tax-idea#comment-27572 Louisiana Budget Project is against elimination of state income tax, using abused women as a political pawn for their point...all while neglecting the fact that the state could meet its obligations for funding Higher Ed and health care for the poor better if they stopped funding local re-election projects for legislators. In other breaking news...water is wet. - Nicholas Bouterie Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:40:41 +0100