With reference to the letter from Jim Solloway in the November 30 issue of the News:
The proposed tax is on those above $250,000 not $200,000. So your quote 14.5 percent of incomes exceeding $200,000 doesn’t provide accurate information for a meaningful conversation. I don’t know where you got your number but I easily found this reference: www.bestplaces.net/economy/county/new_jersey/mercer
Percent with income between 250K and 500K is 4.18 percent. Percent with income greater than 500K is 0.37 percent.
And it’s a decision to not renew the Bush tax cuts for those above $250K.
The top New Jersey income tax rate of 10.75 being proposed is for those making $1 million or more. That rate was in effect in 2009 and 2010 and then expired and caused a drop in revenue.
Perhaps you could include the information that you’re an active representative of the Republican party in the West Windsor district in future letters when you complain about democrat mudslinging and promote your Republican candidates for WW council. Then readers will have a clearer understanding of your agenda.
I want to see spending controlled. I want my property taxes to be lower. But I also but don’t believe it should be on the backs of the middle class alone. Yes, I vote Democrat, but I also voted for Christie.
I’m sick of Republicans and Democrats spouting half truths in an effort to sway the public. That rhetoric didn’t work during the elections and it won’t work now.
It’s time to stop pointing fingers and find a way to work together for the benefit of everyone.
Tim Hitchings
Plainsboro
