Eye: Panel OKs Tax Checkoff Bill

The House State Affairs Committee has voted 13-4 to introduce legislation proposed by Rep. Lynn Luker, R-Boise, to eliminate the current $1 checkoff on tax returns through which Idahoans can donate to political parties. The money doesn’t come out of people’s refunds, so doing the voluntary checkoff doesn’t cost individual taxpayers more. “It’s a diversion from the general fund, unlike any other checkoff,” Luker said. “Right now, I’m just trying to save some money”/ Betsy Russell , Eye On Boise. More here .

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Question: Have you ever contributed to a political party by using the checkoff on your tax form?