Measure on the ballot in the 2020 Arizona General Election in Arizona.
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Get StartedA “YES” vote shall have the effect of imposing a 3.5% income tax surcharge, in addition to existing income tax rates, on taxable annual income over $250,000 for single persons or married persons filing separately, or $500,000 for married persons filing jointly or heads of households, to provide additional funds for public education; creating a new fund to direct the additional revenue to hiring and increasing salaries for teachers and other non-administrative support personnel, career training and higher education pathway programs for high school students, and the Arizona Teachers Academy; and increasing the dollar amount of scholarships available through the Arizona Teachers Academy.
A “NO” vote shall have the effect of retaining existing law on income tax rates and funding for public education.
"Small businesses that are individually owned or have a small number of employees that file under the individual tax code could see their tax rate nearly double. That could cause a ripple effect, risking further damage to the state’s economy and jobs. Currently, 58 percent of Arizonans in the private sector work for a business that pays its income taxes via the individual income tax.", in opposition to Proposition 208 (Learn more)
"Unlike current state and federal tax rules, the proposition fails to adjust for inflation, which could sweep more small businesses into higher tax brackets.", in opposition to Proposition 208 (Learn more)
"Once passed by voters, it takes a three-fourths vote by the state Legislature to change a voter initiative. Then, any changes made to the act must further its purpose. So even if lawmakers had the votes to amend the law, it likely would result in costly court challenges.", in opposition to Proposition 208 (Learn more)
"Restores hundreds of millions of dollars annually in K-12 education funding to solve the teacher-shortage crisis, lower class sizes, hire aides and counselors, and expand career and technical education.", in support of Proposition 208 (Learn more)
"Ensures accountability. By law, these dollars must be spent where they’re needed most – on teachers, counselors, aides, support services and career and technical education.", in support of Proposition 208 (Learn more)
"Assesses a small income-tax surcharge on only the highest, 1 percent of earners. The remaining 99 percent of Arizona taxpayers won’t pay a cent more.", in support of Proposition 208 (Learn more)
The law would impose a 3.5% tax surcharge on taxable annual income over $250,000 for a single persons or married persons filing separately, or $500,000 for married persons filing jointly or heads of households, to increase funding for public education.
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