REVENUE CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT
We need to increase state revenues in order to protect public education, public health, public safety, the environment and a wide range of crucial services. The goal is to make sure our Commonwealth continues to be a great place to live, work and raise a family. We need excellent public schools, colleges and universities for our students, affordable health care for all and a strong economy that provides good jobs.
An Act to Invest in Our Communities is a bill filed in the 2011-2012 legislative session that would raise an estimated $1.3 billion in new income tax revenues when fully phased in, primarily from the wealthiest taxpayers. It sets out a fair tax system that will provide the revenue needed to ensure a bright future for our Commonwealth.
All MTA members are encouraged to talk to their families, friends and neighbors about this crucial issue.
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Read About the Bill
MTA's Just the Facts About An Act to Invest in Our Communities
MTA's Fact Sheet on the Need to Raise Revenues
MTA's Fast Facts About Raising Revenues for Our Communities
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A MassBudget video briefing that looks at taxes and the state budget in Massachusetts. It discusses some common misconceptions around taxes, and examines the total level of taxes in Massachusetts, how that level has changed over time, and how we compare to other states. |
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Reasons to Raise Revenues for Our Communities: An MTA Q&A
From the Massachusetts Budget & Policy Center:
Understanding Our Tax System: A Primer for Active Citizens
Where Does the Taxachusetts Label Come From?
Examining Tax Fairness
The Income Tax
Massachusetts Business Taxes: How our state compares
Other Sources:
Guide to Fair State and Local Taxes, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
Who Pays?, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
Tax Flight is a Myth, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
Jean Fay testifies before House committee on education funding, 2/23/12 MTA testifies at May 5, 2011, Statehouse hearing
[Photos from the hearing.]
Rally for a Better Commonwealth draws activists from around the state
[MTA ESP of the Year Jean Fay speaks at the rally]