1. Restructure the homestead education tax
2. Broaden the sales tax base
3. Modernize income tax features
4. Undertake analysis in order to eliminate tax burden/benefit cliffs
5. Improve administration of property tax
6. Create a comprehensive telecommunications tax
7. Utilize tax policy to address climate change
8. Collaborate with other states so each state can build a fairer, more sustainable tax system
Recommendation 1: Restructure the Homestead Education Tax
Key components:
A. Eliminate the Property Tax Credit
B. Eliminate the homestead education property tax, and implement income-based education tax for all residents (owners and renters) with rate tied to locally voted budgets.
C. Levy the non-homestead education property tax on all property except the residence and 2-acre site.