Granite State Taxpayers Blog
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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 2023 – 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...
Executive Council Reports from Councilor Janet Stevens for 2023 – 2024
Executive Councilor Janet Stevens Reports on Meetings of the Executive Council. Councilor Stevens issues periodic reports to inform constituents about business conducted there. We're happy to post her status reports on issues before the Executive Council. It's...
Happy New Year!
Here's wishing for a safe, healthy, prosperous and successful New Year 2024 for you and yours!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Seasons Greetings from Granite State Taxpayers! The Board of Directors and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We're thankful for the members of Granite State Taxpayers and for others who share our values. We're thankful for men...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from Granite State Taxpayers! We wish you and your family and friends the very best on this occasion as we reflect upon and celebrate the blessings we all enjoy. The Granite State Taxpayers Board of Directors
GST Christmas Party 12/11/23 with Frank Edelblut
Granite State Taxpayers Christmas Party with NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut. Commissioner Edelblut will comment on: Education reforms, NH student performance versus other states. Strategies to reduce the cost of education and the tax burden associated with...