May 2007
Urge Tax Conference Committee members to support up-front sales tax exemption for capital equipment
The Tax Conference Committee is in the process of crafting the omnibus tax bill. We remain hopeful that the bill will contain the provision to convert the sales tax refund program for capital equipment purchases to an up-front exemption. At present, the measure is in the Senate bill, but it is not in the House bill.
Converting the refund to an up-front exemption has long been a priority for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Now that the state has surplus revenue, we must ensure that this legislation passes this year.
The current process is cumbersome and hinders cash flow for Minnesota manufacturers, especially the small and medium-sized companies. The Department of Revenue supports elimination of the refund program.
Please contact your legislators and members of the Tax Conference Committees. Urge them to support legislation that will convert the current sales tax refund program to an up-front exemption.
Tax Conference Committee members:
House:
Ann Lenczewski (DFL-Bloomington); 651-296-4218; rep.ann.lenczewski@house.mn
Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal); 651-296-4255; rep.lyndon.carlson@house.mn
Jim Davnie (DFL- Minneapolis); 651-296-0173; rep.jim.davnie@house.mn
Paul Marquart (DFL-Dilworth); 651-296-6829; rep.paul.marquart@house.mn
Dean Simpson (R-Perham); 651-296-4293; rep.dean.simpson@house.mn
Senate:
Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook); 651-296-8881; www.senate.mn/senatorbakkemail
Dan Larson (DFL-Bloomington): 651-297-8061; sen.dan.larson@senate.mn
John Marty (DFL-Roseville); 651-296-5645; sen.john.marty@senate.mn
Mee Moua (DFL-St. Paul); 651-296-5285; sen.mee.moua@senate.mn
Rod Skoe (DFL-Clearbrook); 651-296-4196; sen.rod.skoe@senate.mn
Developing Minnesota's 21st Century Workforce
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
Monday, May 14
2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Starkey Laboratories, Inc. 6425 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
Manufacturers increasingly are challenged to identify and keep qualified employees. Take this opportunity to address your concerns firsthand with U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao and U.S. Senator Norm Coleman. Chao is the first Asian American woman appointed to a President's Cabinet in the nation’s history. Her career has spanned the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Secretary Chao and Senator Coleman each will speak to the link between a quality workforce and economic growth.
The event is free; however, reservations are required by calling (952) 947-4991.
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