Tax Guru – Ker$tetter Letter

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Posted by taxguru on June 6, 2003

Proposition 13 25th Anniversary



Having lived through the fights surrounding the property tax revolution in the PRC, and its aftermath ever since it passed, this is an issue on which I try to stay as current as possible.  The lessons we all learned from the Proposition 13 battles can be applied to all tax jurisdictions around the country, as we tried a few years ago here in Arkansas.  As I said then, it was a true case of deja vu, with everyone predicting the end of the world if government were to ever be deprived of even one less penny in tax revenue.  Those arguments were used in the campaign against Proposition 13 in 1978, and we all know that the PRC is still in existence.     



The First Shot.  Proposition 13 is where the Reagan Revolution began.



Bill would allow local income tax. Backers say cities would benefit; foes say it skirts Prop. 13.



Editorial: Reform Proposition 13



Unexpected results. 25 years later, Prop. 13 still keenly felt



Editorial: Anniversary brings no joy



Jarvis troops still proud of ’78 feat



Taxpayer rights. Prop. 13, 25 years later



Proposition 13 still popular as it marks silver anniversary



Prop. 13 facing attacks at age 25



 



 

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