Bookman: Plan to end Georgia’s income tax is an election-year illusion

By: Jay Bookman

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is running for a promotion to governor, and he’s planning to use this session of the state Legislature as a stage for his campaign.

There’s nothing wrong with that, of course. That’s how the political system works. However, the proposal that Jones intends to make the centerpiece of his campaign – a plan claiming to eliminate Georgia’s state income tax – is irresponsible, unworkable and extremely misleading.

For proof, let’s turn …

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