Georgia Lawmakers Vow Not to Tax Food and Housing if They Eliminate State Income Tax

Key Takeaways

Georgia Republicans aim to eliminate the state income tax without taxing groceries or housing.

Sen. Blake Tillery leads the effort, seeking alternative funding sources to maintain government services.

States without income tax often rely heavily on sales taxes, which can burden low-income earners more than income taxes.

Former officials suggest that no income tax can attract businesses and drive population growth, as seen in Florida and Texas.

The General Assembly has gradually reduced Georgia’s income tax rate while discussions on eliminating it continue.

Georgia Republicans who want to eliminate the state income tax vowed on Wednesday that they would not pay for it by taxing groceries and housing.

Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, secured agreement from a largely Republ