April 11, 2019
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2020

Written Testimony in Opposition of S.16/H.86

Thank you for this opportunity to testify today on S.16/H.86, the proposal to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to impose an additional surtax on annual income over $1 million. I am Eileen McAnneny, President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation. MTF’s mission is to provide accurate, unbiased research with balanced, thoughtful recommendations that strengthen the state's finances and economy in order to foster the long-term well-being of the Commonwealth. Over the course of nearly ninety years, MTF has played an instrumental role in achieving major reforms and promoting sound public policy in state government.