Rutigliano Advocating for Working Families – No New State Taxes
TRUMBULL – State Rep. David Rutigliano (R-123) today voiced his opposition to a litany of new tax hikes being proposed at the State Capitol while working families in the state are struggling with their household finances due to Covid.
“The working families I represent in Trumbull just need a break- a break from the rising costs, taxes and fees foisted on them each year just for wanting to live in our great state,” said Rep. Rutigliano. Many of these proposals are a real punch in the gut to working families just trying to make ends meet, and those that can least likely afford these taxes will be punished the most.”
- A proposal to study a new mileage tax, which if approved would collect data on the miles driven by state commuters and families and tax on how much you drive.
- One such proposal is a statewide 1 mill tax, ($1 tax per $1,000 assessed value) on properties worth $430,000 or more. The proposed formula would exempt the first $300,000 of assessed value.
- Another proposal would establish an additional surcharge of 1% on the net proceeds of capital gains.
- A proposal to tax sugar sweetened beverages (soda, juice and sweet tea).
- A new regional climate initiative which approved by the General Assembly would result in a hike in Connecticut’s gas tax, as much as .17 cents per gallon in the first year, , this money would not be dedicated to fixes our roads and bridges.
Rep. Rutigliano added, “Going into this year after the difficult year we have all had managing with Covid, my priority and the priority of the constituents I’ve talked to in Trumbull is to help rebuild and reopen our state safely. We should have a mandate of ‘do no harm’ when it comes to passing legislation this year.”