
Jim Masland
- May 11, 2015
Who pays taxes? - A look into some of the taxes Vermonters pay in support of state government
Some people are opposed to any new taxes, but when the subject comes up, the next thing people ask is “Who pays?” Followed by “Is it fair?” As we near the end of the 2015 legislative session, there has been much discussion in the media and within the State House about whether to raise taxes or cut spending. You may have read headlines claiming that state budgets have not kept pace with economic growth and revenue should be raised to stave off cuts to cherished programs. Other