Granite State Taxpayers Blog
We write articles about legislation and policy affecting NH taxpayers.
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Taxpayers, Make Your Opinions Heard
GST has reviewed all 1,159 current bills and gathered information on each into a Google Sheet. It presents the bill number, a link in blue) to the bill text, the bill title, the House or Senate Committee reviewing the bill, and hearing dates and locations. Bills...
National Popular Vote Compact has 209 Electoral Votes
The State of Maine has joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Maine will now award its 4 Electoral College votes to the winner of the national popular vote. The National Popular Vote Compact would guarantee the Presidency to the candidate who receives...
Something to Celebrate on Tax Day
This is the Next to Last Time You'll Need to File for the Interest & Dividend Tax! New Hampshire will be Completely Free of any Income Tax on January 1, 2025. Thanks to the hard work of Republicans, activists and groups like Granite State Taxpayers. Posted by GST...
In Massachusetts, New York and California, Every Day is Tax Day
If You Live in Massachusetts (Or New York or California), Every Day is Tax Day! Posted to Politics April 14, 2024 by Andrew Cline of Josiah Bartlett Center. Re-posted with permission. Since 2021, half of U.S. states have cut personal income taxes. Only three...
Energy and Illusions
Evaluation of potential energy sources needs to include their total costs of production. We're often told what the future of American energy will look like. Solar panels drawing energy from the sun. Wind turbines powering homes and businesses. "We can effortlessly...
Finally, An Income Tax Free New Hampshire
New Hampshire will be Completely Free of any Income Tax on January 1, 2025. Strong state revenues over several budgets made it time to eliminate the interest and dividends tax. That was the plan, until Democrats proposed HB1492 to reinstate the I&D tax at 5% on...
Are the Rich Paying Their Fair Share?
Advocates for higher taxes say they want to "Make the Rich Pay their Fair Share." They make the same "Not Paying their Fair Share" argument against any attempt to reduce tax rates. That's a seductive talking point for advocates of bigger government, but it's hardly...
State House Reports from Rep. Carol McGuire for 2024
Representative Carol McGuire, R-Epsom, Reports on Events in the NH House. Carol issues periodic reports to inform her constituents about legislation and how she voted. We're happy to have her permission to post her reports on the status of legislation in Concord. It's...
Makers and Takers
GST Works for Taxpayers to Counter the Spending Schemes of Governments and Special Interests. Special Interests implement their goals and programs by leveraging government access and funds. Liberal (socialist) politicians are eager to increase government power and...
GST Christmas Party with Frank Edelblut
Frank Edelblut was the Keynote Speaker at the December 11, 2023. GST Christmas Party! Frank reported on Education in New Hampshire and his experiences in reviewing and understanding current practices and procedures and instituting changes to improve effectiveness and...