Folks are typically thinking about summer travel or last-minute beach holidays this time of year. But in Georgia, lawmakers have something else in mind: Eliminating the state’s income tax.
While Georgia is already on a set schedule to gradually reduce its income tax rate over the next several years, a recent announcement by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ office has stirred discussion about eliminating the Peach State's income taxes — permanently.
“If we wish to remain the number one state for business and keep our state competitive, we must expand on the progress made over the past four years to eliminate Georgia’s income tax,” wrote Jones in the press release.
