Cutting Taxes

That’s why I have supported major tax relief packages during the last two legislative sessions.

In 2006 I supported a plan to reduce property taxes by $500 million across the state. Homeowners across the state demanded relief and we got the job done. This reduction was especially beneficial for our seniors on fixed incomes.

This past year I supported for a plan to relieve the tax burden on South Carolina’s working families by over $220 million. Included in the 2006 property tax relief package was a reduction in the state grocery tax 2 percent from 5 percent down to 3 percent. The 2007 plan completely eliminated the grocery tax by removing the additional 3 percent sales tax, saving taxpayers more than $200 million per year.

Personal income taxes were also decreased by $86 million a year, decreasing them for all South Carolina taxpayers.

You can count on me to continue being a dependable voice for tax cuts.

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