Our tax system can be a key factor in bringing jobs, economic development and quality of life improvements to the state that benefit all Georgians. The Chamber is sensitive to the impact of tax policy on existing business and how it can encourage or stifle relocation or expansion decisions.
The Georgia Chamber supported the creation of the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians as it provides an historic opportunity for updating and modernizing the tax code. The Council, which began its work in the summer of 2010, has undertaken a full and complete examination of the current tax structure, rates, and compliance issues and will issue recommendations in time for action during the 2011 session of the General Assembly.
The Chamber looks forward to seeing those recommendations and has encouraged the Council to ensure that any changes are:
