Tax cuts on legislature’s list could shift burden

Gene Lucht
Jan 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022

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Tax cuts appear to be on the agenda when the Iowa legislature convenes next week, and while many Iowa agricultural leaders would welcome cuts, they are also interested in other things.

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