Jan 04, 2012
Congresswoman Ellmers Can’t Be Trusted to Protect Payroll Tax Cuts for North Carolina Families
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (NC-02) continues to prove that she cannot be trusted to extend the payroll tax cut for working families. First, she called the extension a “gimmick.” Later she said she was honored to be part of a process that made it more likely that North Carolinians would see a tax increase. Now, Congresswoman Ellmers said that the $1,000 payroll tax cut for 4.7 million North Carolina families was “not that much money.” Congresswoman Ellmers is out of touch with North Carolina’s middle class families and small businesses.
“While $1,000 might not be that much to Congresswoman Ellmers, millions of North Carolina families know how crucial $1,000 is for making ends meet,” said Adam Hodge of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. “Congresswoman Ellmers is out of touch with the needs of North Carolina’s middle class families and voters will hold her accountable for it in November.”
Background:
Ellmers Called Extending the Payroll Tax A “Gimmick.” In November 2011, Ellmers said that the payroll tax is “not the answer” and continued on saying that “we don’t need more gimmicks.” [NCNN, 11/30/11]
Ellmers Said The Payroll Tax Extension Is “Not That Much Money.” In a recent interview, Congresswoman Ellmers said, “The thing is, the payroll tax extension is not that much money for anyone. For a year it’s about $1,000 for the average American [...] We just want to make sure that over the year, in the economy we’re in, we’re not taking money out of those pockets.” [WEAN Channel 14 2:46, 12/21/11]
Ellmers Named As Conferee to Payroll Tax Negotiations. U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers has been tapped by House Republicans to help lead a showdown with Senators over the payroll tax cut. The House appointment of conferees increased the likelihood that 160 million people would have faced a tax increase. [News and Observer, 12/20/11]
Payroll Tax Extension Affected 4.7 Million North Carolina Families. In North Carolina, the payroll tax cut extension means an average of $1,000 for 4.7 million families. In 2010, a two percent payroll tax cut was signed into law, providing an estimated $108.6 billion in tax relief to roughly 159 million workers. [Office of Tax Policy – Treasury Department, 11/30/11]
Payroll Tax Would Have “Huge” Impact for North Carolina Small Business Owners. Lynn St. Laurent, the owner of Amelie’s Bakery in Charlotte, is concerned about the impact failing to extend the payroll tax could have on her 70 employees. “I’m worried that, come January, even a $10 difference will have a huge impact on them,” Lynn St. Laurent said. [Charlotte Observer, 12/22/11]
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