Another government watchdog group has come out with their thoughts on Gov. Jindal’s tax reform plan, questioning whether it should be fully implemented on January 1st, if passed by the Louisiana Legislature, and the effects if this plan is not revenue neutral like the Governor’s office has proposed.
The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) and La. Department of Revenue Secretary Tim Barfield, La. Gov. Bobby Jindal's point man on his tax proposal, are at odds over whether the tax swap proposal is revenue neutral, as advertised.
Political analyst John Maginnis, publisher at Lapolitics.com, says La. Governor Bobby Jindal's proposal to eliminate income taxes faces an uphill battle in the La. Legislature.