Cliff Surges Calls for 67% Income Tax Hike Repeal

A press release from Cliff Surges, candidate for State Senate in southern Crystal Lake and points south through Lake in the Hills and Huntley. He is running against Karen McConnauhay.

CLIFF SURGES CALLS FOR REPEAL OF TAX INCREASE

Cliff Surges, candidate for Illinois Senate in the 33rd district, has called for a repeal of the Quinn/Madigan tax increase of last year.

Cliff Surges

“These tax increases have driven businesses and jobs out of Illinois and has added to the burden of the residents of our state.” Cliff states. “The answer to our financial problems is not more taxes, but more taxpayers. We MUST get our spending under control. Enough is enough, we need a new approach.”

In January 2011 the personal income tax in Illinois increased 67%. The largest jump the state has ever seen, while the corporate tax has increased by 46%. The burden of this increase has driven businesses and jobs out of Illinois.

Caterpillar has recently announced that they will not be building their new North American plant in Illinois. The plant stood to bring with it from Japan roughly 1,000 jobs manufacturing track-type tractors and mini hydraulic excavators. They cited continued concerns about the business climate and overall fiscal health of the state as their reason for not selecting Illinois.

“This is another wake-up call to formulate a plan of action in a new direction. It’s time for a fundamental change.

“These jobs and their benefits would have meant a lot to Illinois.” Cliff said. “I will work to repeal these taxes in Springfield as soon as I am elected.”


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