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Iowa Tax Cuts Aimed at Jump Starting the Economy

Iowa Tax Cuts Aimed at Jump Starting the Economy

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Iowa legislative republicans are pointing to a major tax cut as the signature accomplishment of the 2018 session.

Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull was one of the primary sponsors, and says every tax payer will see the benefits……

Feenstra says they expect the tax cut to jump start the states economy……

Feenstra says some sales taxes will have to go up, mostly related to online sales…..

Opponents say it will increase taxes on lower income Iowans and run the risk of a state budget crisis.

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