Issue Position: Taxes

Issue Position

Clearly, Maryland has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.

We will push for the passage of a Taxpayer's Bill of Rights.

We will put an end to budget deficits and reduce our citizens' tax burden.

We have proposed and will continue to pursue a budget plan that will finally get Maryland on an even fiscal footing and allow for a repeal of the O'Malley Tax Increases. We will also reform the pork barrel spending in Maryland's Capital Budget.

We will change the way property taxes are assessed in Maryland and make them reflect the real market values.

Taxes should not be re-assessed for any home improvements, which will encourage home owners to improve their properties.

Work with all local municipalities eliminate and modify transfer taxes, and recordation tax for first time home buyers.

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