Cutting Ties with Costly Federal Dollars is Path to Lower Taxes

Iowa has made great strides in tax reform, but now that the income tax rate has been right-sized, the era of massive budget surpluses is likely over. Future tax cuts will require a disciplined approach to budgeting. One key strategy is reclaiming federalism by reducing Iowa’s reliance on federal funds, which often come with costly mandates and allow for little state control or input. This approach would make it easier for the state to identify savings and slow the growth of numerous programs.