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Heller, Cantwell Seek to Provide Permanent Tax Relief for Americans

Press Release

Date: Jan. 8, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Taxes

United States Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation, S. 126, aimed at making permanent state and local sales tax deductions. Following introduction, the senators issued these statements:

"State and local sales tax deductions benefit Nevadans greatly. Today, I introduced bipartisan legislation with my Democratic colleague Senator Maria Cantwell to ensure these tax breaks remain permanent. The Silver State's families have seen their fair share of difficult times over the years. This bill allows them to keep their hard-earned money in their own pockets and in turn, boost local economies," said Senator Dean Heller.

"It is time to permanently correct this inequity in the tax code and provide certainty for Washington taxpayers," said Cantwell, a member of the Senate Finance Committee. She continued, "Taxpayers shouldn't have to guess every year whether they will be able to claim this deduction. This is a matter of tax fairness for 11 million taxpayers nationwide -- and it's time for Congress to act."


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