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Editorial
January 22, 1943
The People's Voice
Helena, Lewis And Clark County, Montana
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes anticipated push to repeal Montana's state income tax, led by former highway patrol chief Boedecker. Notes opposition from labor and farmers, even tax distribution in 1942, and accuses high earners of seeking unfair relief. (198 characters)
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The State Income Tax
While a bill for the repeal of the state income tax has
not as yet been introduced, it appears certain that one will
appear shortly, inasmuch as it is said, that Boedecker, erst-
while former chief of the highway patrol who is seen frequent-
ly at the Capitol, is busily engaged in "contacting" representa-
tives and seeking their support of a measure for that purpose.
Just what groups or individuals he is supposed to be represent-
ing, hasn't been made clear as yet.
We find labor and the farmers definitely opposed to re-
peal or amendment of the state income tax laws, despite the
fact that probably a great majority of both classes paid state
income taxes last year. The report of the State Board of
Equalization, has this to say concerning this point:
"The returns for the depression years came very largely
from the commercial and industrial centers where taxpayers
were steadily employed. The picture changed in 1942 so
that the entire state, including agricultural areas, was repre-
sented in the list of taxpayers. Good crops and high prices
for livestock has had the effect of spreading the income tax
more evenly over the entire state."
Just who is back of this move for repeal of the state in-
come tax?
An analysis of the returns filed in Montana will show that
there are a large number of income taxpayers in the $5,000 a
year and over brackets. Undoubtedly these are the boys who
want to be relieved of state income taxes. They want a free
ride in the state; want to enjoy its opportunities and the pro-
tection of its laws without paying anything for their special
privileges. And they think that they can advance their cause
by hiring a "working stiff" to lobby for them. The only thing
hard to understand about the thing is how a worker can be
found to do their "dirty work."
While a bill for the repeal of the state income tax has
not as yet been introduced, it appears certain that one will
appear shortly, inasmuch as it is said, that Boedecker, erst-
while former chief of the highway patrol who is seen frequent-
ly at the Capitol, is busily engaged in "contacting" representa-
tives and seeking their support of a measure for that purpose.
Just what groups or individuals he is supposed to be represent-
ing, hasn't been made clear as yet.
We find labor and the farmers definitely opposed to re-
peal or amendment of the state income tax laws, despite the
fact that probably a great majority of both classes paid state
income taxes last year. The report of the State Board of
Equalization, has this to say concerning this point:
"The returns for the depression years came very largely
from the commercial and industrial centers where taxpayers
were steadily employed. The picture changed in 1942 so
that the entire state, including agricultural areas, was repre-
sented in the list of taxpayers. Good crops and high prices
for livestock has had the effect of spreading the income tax
more evenly over the entire state."
Just who is back of this move for repeal of the state in-
come tax?
An analysis of the returns filed in Montana will show that
there are a large number of income taxpayers in the $5,000 a
year and over brackets. Undoubtedly these are the boys who
want to be relieved of state income taxes. They want a free
ride in the state; want to enjoy its opportunities and the pro-
tection of its laws without paying anything for their special
privileges. And they think that they can advance their cause
by hiring a "working stiff" to lobby for them. The only thing
hard to understand about the thing is how a worker can be
found to do their "dirty work."
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
State Income Tax
Repeal Opposition
Montana Taxation
Boedecker Lobbying
High Income Relief
Labor Farmers Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Boedecker
State Board Of Equalization
Labor
Farmers
Income Taxpayers In $5,000+ Brackets
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Repeal Of State Income Tax
Stance / Tone
Strongly Opposed To Repeal
Key Figures
Boedecker
State Board Of Equalization
Labor
Farmers
Income Taxpayers In $5,000+ Brackets
Key Arguments
Bill For Repeal Expected Soon, Pushed By Boedecker Contacting Representatives
Labor And Farmers Oppose Repeal Despite Paying Taxes
1942 Returns Show Even Spread Of Tax Due To Good Crops And High Prices
High Income Earners Seek Relief Without Contributing
Criticism Of Hiring A Worker To Lobby For Their Interests