State Rep. Peggy Scott Introduces the “I’m Not Taxed Enough Already” Bill

ST. PAUL—State Representative Peggy Scott (R – Andover) introduced a proposal to establish a fund for Minnesota taxpayers who think they are not taxed enough.  Under the bill taxpayers would be able to mark a box on their tax return and dedicate an amount to the fund.  It will be carried in the Senate by Sen. Amy Koch (R – Buffalo).

 

“There are many voices on the left calling for higher taxes.  They say they are willing to pay more, so I want to give them that opportunity,” said Scott.

 

Other states including Arkansas and Virginia have set up such funds. Between 2001 and 2005, Arkansas gathered $2,077 in contributions from 56 taxpayers.

 

“This proposal is about the hypocrisy of a vocal minority and the reality that Minnesotans cannot afford higher taxes. We need to reduce government spending, scale-down the bureaucracy and put government in its proper scope,” said Scott.

 

“I can say that I am taxed enough already, and this proposal will show that most Minnesotans think they are too.”

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Peggy Scott represents District 49A in the Minnesota House of Representatives, which includes the cities of Andover and Ham Lake.  Scott encourages constituents to contact her with questions or opinions on any state legislative issue.  She may be reached at rep.peggy.scott@house.mn or 651.296.4231.  Mail should be sent to Rep. Peggy Scott, 225 State Office Building, 100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155.