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Don’t Forget! Public Meeting On Tax Reform Tomorrow From 6-8 pm at Greenwood High School Auditorium.

By Admin, BuyLocalBG.com, BuyLocalBg@gmail.com/
Monday, June 18th, 2012 9:00 AM CST

We told you last week about having our voice heard about taxes in Kentucky? Tomorrow, the Governor’s Tax Reform Commission is having a public meeting at Greenwood High School from 6-8pm. What is the point of the Governor’s Tax Reform Commission:

About the Commission

Twenty-three Kentuckians, representing a broad spectrum of public and private sector experience and all corners of the state, will serve on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform.

The Commission, led by Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson, will work to develop recommendations to make the state’s tax code more responsive to the ups and downs of the economy, as well as to make taxes more equitable for Kentuckians.

The Blue Ribbon Commission will be assisted by an outside consultant, as well as advisers from both inside and outside of state government. This includes:

  • State Budget Director and Secretary of the Executive Cabinet;
  • Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet;
  • Secretary of the Economic Development Cabinet;
  • Commissioner of the Department of Revenue;
  • Taxation Committee of the Kentucky Society of CPAs; and
  • Taxation Section of the Kentucky Bar Association.

Legislators from both the House and the Senate will serve as ex officio non-voting members. The Commission will receive testimony from outside experts, interested groups and the general public.

Goals for the Commission

The five goals for the Commission’s work include:

  • Fairness: The tax system should treat people equitably. The Commission will review the tax burden that different taxpayers shoulder, from Kentucky families to Kentucky businesses, from small businesses to big businesses, and within different industry sectors in the state.
  • Competitiveness: Any changes to the tax system should ensure that Kentucky continues to attract jobs and investment to the state, while keeping and protecting the jobs and businesses we already have. The Commission will review how Kentucky’s tax environment compares to other states and identify ways to improve business tax competitiveness.
  • Simplicity and Compliance: A tax system should be easy to understand and follow. The Commission will make recommendations to ensure compliance with Kentucky’s tax system is simple for individuals and businesses and to ensure efficient administration by the state.
  • Elasticity: The tax code should allow state revenue performance to mirror economic performance. While Kentucky’s code has performed relatively well during the recession, revenue growth has not kept pace with changes in the economy.
  • Adequacy: The Commonwealth’s tax structure should generate sufficient funds to support critical state services. The Commission is charged with reviewing the adequacy of revenues from the current tax structure and making recommendations for improvement.

Go Make your voice heard, no matter your view!

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