386 Arizonans Willingly Pay More Taxes
Believe it, or not, 386 Arizonans opted to pay more taxes than they were legally liable to pay, according to the Tax Foundation’s blog. The Tax Foundation blog post was based upon a story in the Arizona Republic, which also reported:
“The amount was beyond the expectations of Rep. Nancy McLain, R-Bullhead City, one of many sponsors of the legislation, which passed with heavy bipartisan support last year.
I'm a little surprised it raised $13,000," she said. "I thought people would laugh at it, say, 'Ha ha,' and move on.
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“Donations averaged $34, but contributions in the range of $1 to $10 were the most prevalent.”
The Tax Foundation also points out that “the federal government also has a debt reduction fund to which taxpayers can voluntarily contribute. It has already brought in $1.7 million in fiscal year 2011, and brought in $2.8 million last year. If you would like to contribute to reducing the nation's $14.3 trillion debt, you can do so here. Or, as TreasuryDirect.gov instructs."
Arlingtonians, and indeed all Virginians, who think they are undertaxed, can make donations to Virginia’s Tax Me More Fund since the 2002 General Assembly passed the necessary legislation. The names of five Virginia families which have made donations to Virginia’s Tax Me More Fund appear at the Department of Taxation website. You will need to complete Form GFD, which you can obtain at the website.
p.s. I am not sure the page has been updated since my recollection is that the names have been there for some time.