News Advisory: Tax reform on a stick – Learn about tax reform efforts and get helpful information at the Department of Revenue booth at the Minnesota State Fair!

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For Immediate Release

August 20, 2012

 

Contact: Ryan Brown

               651-556-5750

               Ryan.brown@state.mn.us

 

 

Tax reform on a stick – Learn about tax reform efforts and get helpful information at the Department of Revenue booth at the Minnesota State Fair!

 

What: The Department of Revenue will host a booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Visitors can ask general tax questions, pick up a free temporary tattoo, and learn about the complexity of Minnesota’s tax system and the need for tax reform in a fun, visual way.

Department experts will be available to answer questions about Governor Mark Dayton’s tax reform initiative, the need for tax reform in Minnesota, and to gather more ideas from Minnesotans on making our tax system fairer, simpler and supportive of growth.

Who:   Minnesota Department of Revenue staff and tax reform experts

 

When: Aug. 23 – Sept. 3, 2012

            Department staff: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.

            Tax reform experts: 9-10 a.m. and 3:30–4:30 p.m. daily.

 

On Aug. 27 at 1 p.m., Commissioner Frans will be joined by Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon for a demonstration of the three-legged stool concept of Minnesota’s tax system.

 

Where: Education Building, Minnesota State Fairgrounds

 

Interviews: For interviews with Commissioner Frans contact Ryan Brown at 651-556-6750 or ryan.brown@state.mn.us

 

Web: Tax Reform: www.revenue.state.mn.us/tax_reform

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mnrevenue

YouTube video on the need for a balanced revenue system: http://tinyurl.com/d286u2c

 

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