October 22, 2009
Concord Monitor Highlights Testimony of Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge on New Hampshire Tax Climate
By Shira Schoenberg
Outside the so-called "tax summit" organized by the House Ways and Means Committee yesterday, about 25 protesters held signs: "No New Taxes" and "Keep the New Hampshire Advantage."
Inside, many of the economists who spoke agreed with the protesters.
"Don't mess up a good thing," said Scott Hodge, president of the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation. "New Hampshire's tax burden is low. . . . It's an advantage you don't want to mess up at any cost."
In the first day of the two-day summit, 10 economists, including seven from New Hampshire, addressed nearly 100 attendees. A handful of business leaders also spoke. Today, the business presentations will continue, followed by talks from columnists and community activists.
