Lucky2Bhere wrote:
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Should a relatively small group of permanent residents shoulder the load with an income tax? What would a fair answer be to all. The money has to come from somewhere and NH already has fewer services than many states.
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An income tax in NH would actually help many NH residents. I know, I'm going to be flamed, but many Southern NH residents work in Mass therefore they already PAY MASSACHUSETTS INCOME TAX!
In addition to the Massachusetts Income Tax they also pay very high NH property taxes. (no 2 1/2 limit in NH)
If NH had an Income tax then NH residents working in Mass would pay that money to NH. It would probably be less than they pay in Mass and it would benefit the state they actually live in!
With the additional income, NH could address issues either not being addressed now, or could allow local communities to reduce property taxes. That's where the voter comes in.
It certainly has been pointed out in the past that new taxes do not reduce out of pocket tax payments, but if NH took the money it gives to Mass and gave it to local communities in the form or local aid or whatever you'd like to call it, it certainly would help and spread the burden around a little more equitably.
But, you folks know best, til then I'll just enjoy your money!
