Larry Hogan on Tax Reform

	Larry Hogan on Tax Reform Republican Maryland Governor; possible presidential contender

We've cut taxes, tolls, fees by more than $2.7 billion

We repealed the Rain Tax mandate and eliminated or reformed more than 14,000 job-killing regulations. We cut tolls at every single facility in the state--the first time tolls had been cut in Maryland in 50 years. We passed the RELIEF Act of 2021--the largest tax cut in state history--nearly unanimously, which provided $1.45 billion in urgently needed tax relief and economic stimulus. We have now cut taxes, tolls, and fees seven years in a row by more than $2.7 billion. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to Maryland legislature , Feb 2, 2022

$1 billion+ in tax cuts for every single retired Marylander

Lifelong Marylanders are moving to other states for one reason: our state's sky-high retirement taxes. We cannot let this keep happening. So once again, we are proposing more than $1 billion in tax cuts for every single retired Marylander, which will help keep tens of thousands of Marylanders from fleeing our state. Now more than ever, Marylanders need to be able to keep more of their hard-earned money in their own pockets. Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Maryland legislature , Feb 3, 2021

Not a single tax increase since I was elected governor

In spite of the national economic distress, for the seventh consecutive year, our FY 2022 Maryland budget is 100% structurally balanced with absolutely no tax increases, with no layoffs or furloughs of our hardworking state employees and without cutting any essential services for Maryland citizens. Maryland has not had a single tax increase since I was elected governor. Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Maryland legislature , Feb 3, 2021

Protect Marylanders negative effects of Trump tax cut

Taxes: Support President Trump's tax cuts?

Hogan: Criticized for not taking stand at the time. Proposed legislation to protect Marylanders from being "negatively affected" after passage.

Jealous: No. Denounced the GOP tax law, calling it "disastrous legislation."

Taxes: Proposals on state taxes

Hogan: Has cut taxes in current term. Would exempt retirement income from taxation.

Jealous: Cut sales tax while taxing marijuana & creating new taxes on out-of-state retailers & hedge fund income.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maryland Governor race , Nov 1, 2018

My predecessors imposed 40 tax increases over 8 years

Hogan's policy agenda has remained tightly focused on pocketbook issues, consistent with the 2014 campaign in which he tapped into voters economic unease by pointing a finger at the state's tax structure and repeatedly accusing Gov. O'Malley and Lt. Gov. Brown of imposing "40 consecutive tax increases" (including tolls and fees as well as taxes) over eight years. Source: Almanac of American Politics on 2018 Maryland Governor race , Oct 5, 2015

Refund for MD taxes that were paid in other states

Maryland Residents who pay income tax to another jurisdiction for income earned in that other jurisdiction were not allowed a credit [in Maryland]. Held: Maryland's personal income tax scheme violates the dormant Commerce Clause, [the doctrine barring state protectionism, and hence is disallowed].

Summary by Justia.comMaryland's income tax scheme discriminates against interstate commerce. If every State adopted Maryland's tax structure, interstate commerce would be taxed at a higher rate than intrastate commerce. Alito delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Roberts, Kennedy, Breyer, and Sotomayor joined. Scalia, Thomas, Ginsburg, and Kagan dissented.

Excerpts from Wikipedia In September 2015, Maryland governor Larry Hogan launched a campaign to raise awareness of the availability of tax refunds. Hogan relished that he had "the pleasure of sending refund checks."

Source: Justia.com on 2015 SCOTUS case: "Comptroller of MD v. Wynne" , Sep 28, 2015

Roll back taxes by cutting $1.75B in waste, fraud, & abuse

Hogan's Plan: As Governor, Larry Hogan will:

Cut over $1.75 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse from state government
Roll back taxes without cutting government priorities

The $1.75 billion in waste and abuse that we have identified is unfortunately just the top of the iceberg. It is unconscionable that despite this excess money thrown around in state agencies, Maryland continues to operate on a $400 million structural deficit. By cutting the waste and abuse from state government, Larry Hogan will be able to save the taxpayers billions of dollars without having to cut priority programs and agencies, which will enable him to cut and eliminate the regressive taxes that have crushed middle class families and small businesses. Source: 2014 Gubernatorial campaign website, HoganForGovernor.com , Nov 4, 2014

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