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Bobby Jindal on Tax Reform
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1)
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Federal tax rebate should be exempted from state income tax
Bush recently signed an economic stimulus package that will give around 1.9 million Louisianians a federal rebate check--returning tax money to taxpayers.
This return of funds to taxpayers should not be subjected to yet another tax as income at the state level. In this session, we must ensure that the state does not take away with one hand what the federal government gives with another.
Source: Second Special Session Speech
Mar 9, 2008
Eliminate the permanent tax on business utilities
We begin to directly target the archaic business taxes that are discouraging further investment by our existing Louisiana businesses and detracting businesses from across the country who are considering investing here.
We will eliminate the burdensome permanent tax on business utilities, accelerate the elimination of the tax on business investment and accelerate the elimination of the tax on capital debt.
Source: Second Special Session Speech
Mar 9, 2008
Speed up the elimination of the tax on capital debt
We must accelerate the elimination of the tax on business investments--and we must also go one step further and speed up the elimination of the tax on capital debt. Taxing businesses that borrow money to grow and expand hurts all businesses, but it is
especially toxic to the small and family-owned businesses that are the backbone of our economy. Economic development starts by investing in our businesses here at home first and removing the burdensome taxes that are hindering their growth.
Source: Second Special Session Speech
Mar 9, 2008
Use vehicle taxes & license fees for transportation expenses
We must dedicate the taxes and fees already paid for transportation expenses toward transportation needs. Vehicle taxes and license fees are currently being diverted into the general fund. Driving Louisiana Forward has applauded this common-sense reform
that will provide more than $250 million each year to use on our roads and ports within the next five years. Louisiana currently get an "F" grade for our roads and this common-sense reform will help ensure Louisiana goes to the top of another "good" list
Source: Second Special Session Speech
Mar 9, 2008
Make the 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts permanent
Make the 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts permanent. This year alone, these tax cuts will pump over $176 billion back into our economy. These tax cuts begin to expire next year. I will work to make these tax cuts permanent.
Source: Campaign website, BobbyJindal.com
Nov 2, 2004
Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends.
Vote to reduce federal spending by $56.1 billion over five years by retaining a reduced tax rate on capital gains and dividends, as well as. - Decreasing the number of people that will be required to pay the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
- Allowing for deductions of state and local general sales taxes through 2007 instead of 2006
- Lengthening tax credits for research expenses
- Increasing the age limit for eligibility for food stamp recipients from 25 to 35 years
- Continuing reduced tax rates of 15% and 5% on capital gains and dividends through 2010
- Extending through 2007 the expense allowances for environmental remediation costs (the cost of cleanup of sites where petroleum products have been released or disposed)
Reference: Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act;
Bill HR 4297
; vote number 2005-621
on Dec 8, 2005
Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation.
Jindal scores 0% by the CTJ on taxationissues
OnTheIssues.org interprets the 2005-2006 CTJ scores as follows:
- 0% - 20%: opposes progressive taxation (approx. 235 members)
- 21% - 79%: mixed record on progressive taxation (approx. 39 members)
- 80%-100%: favors progressive taxation (approx. 190 members)
About CTJ (from their website, www.ctj.org): Citizens for Tax Justice, founded in 1979, is not-for-profit public interest research and advocacy organization focusing on federal, state and local tax policies and their impact upon our nation. CTJ's mission is to give ordinary people a greater voice in the development of tax laws.
Against the armies of special interest lobbyists for corporations and the wealthy, CTJ fights for:
- Fair taxes for middle and low-income families
- Requiring the wealthy to pay their fair share
- Closing corporate tax loopholes
- Adequately funding important government services
- Reducing the federal debt
- Taxation that minimizes distortion of economic markets
Source: CTJ website 06n-CTJ on Dec 31, 2006
Page last updated: Jul 15, 2008