Assembly Republicans aim to reform Wisconsin's tax code

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Plan could drop income tax rates lower than Walker proposal

Madison - Assembly Republicans are developing a plan to simplify the state tax code and eliminate some tax credit programs - moves that could take state income tax rates lower than Gov. Scott Walker has proposed.

"We're just simply a state with a very complex tax," said Rep. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield), who is heading the effort to revamp the tax code. "The Wisconsin tax code is horrendous."

Kooyenga noted the state has more than 50 tax credit programs and said many of them could be eliminated because they are rarely used. He also wants to get rid of the state's alternative minimum tax, which is charged to a small number of tax filers who have many deductions.

The proposal on the alternative minimum tax could spark the fiercest dispute because Democrats say it is one way to make sure wealthy people pay their fair share in taxes.

When Republicans say "reform" they mean "make sure wealthy people DON'T pay their fair share in taxes." As always, we can count on the Urinal/Sentinel to shill for the Repukes.

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1. NEVER use the word 'reform' when publikklans only devolve.