BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick is continuing to push for a series of tax changes — including an income tax hike — even as his plan faces skepticism in the Legislature.
The governor on Monday announced a new web page that allows taxpayers to determine how the proposals would impact their own individual or family budgets.
Patrick wants to raise the income tax rate from 5.25 percent to 6.25 percent while lowering the sales tax rate from 6.25 to 4.25 percent. The nearly $2 billion in net revenue increase would go to transportation and education improvements.
The governor says about half the state’s taxpayers would pay the same or less in taxes under his plan.
Legislative leaders have expressed doubts about the proposed income tax hike and may consider alternatives for raising revenue.
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Online: www.mass.gov/governor/choosegrowth
This guy is a moron! That’s what happens when all the welfare people vote for someone. This is who you get!
How does this make sense? The gov says that we won’t be paying more in taxes with his plan. My question is if you raise the income tax and take more of my paycheck that is just less money I am able to spend to make up the difference after the sales tax is lowered. Does anyone else see this as a little confusing.