October 21, 2009
New Hampshire Public Radio Quotes Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge’s Testimony Before State House Ways and Means Committee
"Economic Presentations Dominate 'Tax Summit'"
By Dan Gorenstein
Given the strident rhetoric surrounding the Ways and Means informational session, it was a little surprising that only about two dozen came to protest the meeting. ..
The so-called conservative economist, Scott Hodge of the Tax Foundation explained to lawmakers that property taxes and sales taxes are less harmful than an income tax.
"At the end of the day, I would say that NH's goal should be like Wal-Mart in the land of Neiman Marcus. And that is to have everyday low taxes, every day. And allow the customers to come to you because you are the most competitive place to do business."
