We believe that:
- lowering the tax burden for working Americans creates a strong economy and encourages success.
- the progressive income tax system is unfair to taxpayers and cumbersome for regulators.
- the tax code should continue to be simplified without exceptions.
We support:
- balancing federal and state budgets based on projected revenues, not raising debt limits to encourage more spending and then raising taxes to pay for it.
- keeping corporate and small business taxation low to encourage growth.
Pierce County Context
Tax policy affects household budgets, small businesses, farms, schools, county services, and local government decisions. RPPC supports transparent budgets, careful spending, and policies that respect the people who earn the money government spends.
Pierce County residents often look for clear explanations of property taxes, state taxes, fees, and spending decisions. This page can be updated with local examples, state budget information, and candidate resources that help voters understand how tax policy connects to everyday life in western Wisconsin.
WisGOP Platform Context
Source: Republican Party of Wisconsin Platform, Approved by the RPW Convention – 5/18/2024.
The current Wisconsin GOP platform supports economic freedom and warns against excessive taxes, fees, fines, mandates, bailouts, and irresponsible borrowing. It calls for government that respects the people who earn the money government spends.
For Pierce County, tax policy should stay tied to property taxes, state taxes, school and county budgets, small businesses, farms, household costs, and transparent spending decisions. Lower taxes and responsible budgets are practical local issues, not just statewide talking points.