Panel urges tax reform

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on April 14, 2009 - 8:09am.
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The Institute for Emerging Issues says its time to revamp state taxes.

A committee created by the Raleigh-based think tank said Tuesday that the General Assembly should pass tax reform this year to help keep North Carolina business-friendly.

The committee said sales taxes and corporate and personal income taxes should be reduced, while exemptions and loopholes are eliminated.

Former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot, who ran for governor as a Republican, co-chaired the committee. He said local governments should have more options to raise their own funds.

Senate Democrats are considering whether to lower tax rates while taxing some services. (AP)

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Re: Panel urges tax reform

Submitted by rjohns on April 14, 2009 - 9:47am.

Can't the legislature advocate for a flat tax for all and get rid of the silly tax code?

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