The free tax preparation service targets low-income taxpayers who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. The program offers rapid refund loans at very low cost and a free savings account at a Minnesota-based credit union. The goal is to help taxpayers avoid the high-fee refund loans offered at many commercial tax preparation companies. (MPR Photo/Jess Mador)
Changes in Minnesota taxes looming?
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The first major tax bill being considered in the 2009 legislative session calls for phasing out the corporate income tax, adding a higher fourth tier to the income tax and expanding the sales tax to clothing and legal and accounting services. The bill's DFL author and the Senate Republican leader debate the merits.
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Ann Rest: Minnesota State Senator, DFL-New Hope.
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David Senjem: Minnesota State Senator, R-Rochester. Senate Minority Leader.
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