Minnesota is a donor state
Pays more in Fed. tax than it receives |
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| Posted on: Apr. 17 2012,2:21 pm by jimhanson |
I wanted to see when Tax Freedom Day happens in Minnesota--the day that you quit working for the government and get to keep what you earn for yourself. Just think--starting next Monday, you'll quit working for the Government, and start working for yourself!  There's something wrong with people that think that the average person (young, old) should be required to work almost 4 months out of the year just to support the bloated government! 
Minnesota
The Facts on Minnesota's Tax Climate
Here are some basic facts on Minnesota's tax system and how it compares to other states:
Tax Freedom Day Arrives on April 22 in MinnesotaTax Freedom Day is the day when Americans finally have earned enough money to pay off their total tax bill for the year. In 2012, Minnesota taxpayers work until April 22 (ranked 8th nationally) to pay their total tax bill. The Tax Freedom Days of neighboring states are: Wisconsin, April 21 (ranked 10th nationally); Iowa, April 9 (ranked 37th nationally); South Dakota, April 4 (ranked 46th nationally); and North Dakota, April 18 (ranked 14th nationally).
Minnesota's State and Local Tax Burden Above National Average
Minnesota's 2009 state and local tax burden of 10.3% of income is above the national average of 9.8%. Minnesota's tax burden has decreased overall from 11.0% (10th nationally) in 1977 to 10.3% (7th nationally) in 2009. Minnesotans pay $4,651 per capita in state and local taxes.
Minnesota's 2012 Business Tax Climate Ranks 45thMinnesota ranks 45th the Tax Foundation's State Business Tax Climate Index. The Index compares the states in five areas of taxation that impact business: corporate taxes; individual income taxes; sales taxes; unemployment insurance taxes; and taxes on property, including residential and commercial property. Neighboring states rank as follows: North Dakota (29th), South Dakota (2nd), Iowa (41st) and Wisconsin (43rd).
50-State Comparison of Business Tax Climates(data only)
2012 State Business Tax Climate Index, Ninth Edition (full study)
Minnesota's Individual Income Tax System Minnesota's personal income tax system consists of three separate brackets with a top rate of 7.85% kicking in at an income level of $74,780. Among states levying personal income taxes, Minnesota's top rate ranks 9th highest nationally. Minnesota's 2008 state-level individual income tax collections were $1,493 per person, which ranked 5th highest nationally.
Minnesota's Corporate Income Tax System
Minnesota's corporate tax structure consists of a flat rate of 9.8% on all corporate income. Among states levying corporate income taxes, Minnesota's rate ranks 3rd highest nationally. In 2008, state-level corporate tax collections (excluding local taxes) were $200 per capita, which ranked 11th nationally.
Minnesota Sales and Excise Taxes
Minnesota levies a 6.875% general sales or use tax on consumers, which is above the national median of 5.85%. In 2007 combined state and local general and selective sales tax collections were $1,456 per person, which ranks17th highest nationally. Minnesota's gasoline tax stands at 27.2 cents per gallon, ranking 20th highest nationally. Minnesota's cigarette tax stands at $1.504 per pack of twenty, which ranks 20th highest nationally. The sales tax was adopted in 1967, the gasoline tax in 1925 and the cigarette tax in 1947.
Minnesota Property Taxes:
Minnesota is one of the 37 states that collect property taxes at both the state and local levels. As in most states, local governments collect far more. Minnesota's localities collected $916.57 per capita in property taxes in fiscal year 2006, which is the latest year the Census Bureau published state-by-state property tax collections. At the state level, Minnesota collected $123.62 per capita during FY 2006, making its combined state/local property taxes $1,040.19 per capita, which ranks 27th highest nationally..
Federal Tax Burdens and Expenditures: Minnesota is a Donor State
Minnesota taxpayers receive less federal funding per dollar of federal taxes paid compared to the average state. Per dollar of Federal tax collected in 2005, Minnesota citizens received approximately $0.72 in the way of federal spending. This ranks the state 46th highest nationally and represents a decrease from 1995 when Minnesota received $0.78 per dollar of taxes in federal spending (44th highest nationally). Neighboring states and the amount of federal money they received per dollar of federal taxes collected were: North Dakota ($1.68), South Dakota ($1.53), Iowa ($1.10) and Wisconsin ($0.86).
MINNESOTA RECEIVES ONLY 72 CENTS OUT OF EVERY DOLLAR WE SEND TO WASHINGTON--AND LIBBIES THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA?
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How much do you earn per year?
Under worked & over paid! |
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| Posted on: Apr. 16 2012,10:30 am by Ajax |
http://www.albertleatribune.com/2012...ls-earn
What do local officials earn?
Published 7:31am Sunday, April 15, 2012
The Tribune made a public records request for salaries of officials from the city of Albert Lea, Freeborn County and Albert Lea Area Schools.
The request coincides with the release of the 30th annual “What People Earn” report by Parade magazine, also in today’s print edition.
Albert Lea
City Manager Chad Adams: $105,047
Public Works Director Steven Jahnke: $94,536
City Attorney Lee Bjorndal: $88,847
Police Chief Dwaine Winkels: $88,847 (plus an additional $1,000/month stipend for being acting fire chief)
Parks and Recreation Director Jay Hutchison: $85,907
Community Development Director Bob Graham: $78,464
Human Resources Director Mike Zelenak: $71,238
Library Director Peggy Havener: $71,238
City Clerk Shirley Slater-Schulte: $59,074
Mayor Vern Rasmussen: $12,000
Council members: $8,000
Freeborn County
Administrator John Kluever: $99,619
Attorney Craig Nelson: $95,128
Director of Human Services Brian Buhmann: $90,464
Court Services Director: $84,510
Auditor-Treasurer Dennis Distad: $80,000
Assessor Ryan Rasmussen: $71,182
Public Health Director Sue Yost: $67, 768
Information Services Director $62,532
Building and grounds superintendent: $61,695
Recorder Kelly Callahan: $57,000
Veterans Services Officer Jon Rhiger: $56,072
Sheriff Bob Kindler: $78,000
Commissioners: $22,700
Albert Lea School District
Superintendent Mike Funk: $143,853
Director of Finance and Operations Lori Volz: $115,440
Director of Special Services Keith Erickson: $105,000
Director of Teaching and Learning Mary Williams: $100,500
Director of Human Resources and Technology Jim Quiram: $99,500
Director of Community Education Chris Chalmers: $94,860
Director of Facilities and Transportation Steve Anderson: $80,000
Director of Food Service Mary Nelson: $64,897
Director of Computer Information Reid Ulve: $61,618
High School Principal Al Root: $104,353
Middle School Principal Jean Jordan: $100,172
Elementary principal (average): $86,720
Board members: $1,200
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