Signatures Count

Collected so far: 2,660 signatures Goal: 2,500 signatures
106.4%

Stop the LLC Tax

Opened on December 12, 2009 | Contact Petition Author

Andy Sanborn and Andrew Hemingway are two small business owners outraged by a new 13.5% tax the Governor is trying to impose. We created this site as a way for small business owners all over the state to join with us, and send a message loud and clear to Concord to STOP THE LLC TAX. We believe in the power of small business, we know that it is the small businesses that create jobs, stimulate the economy, and generate wealth. And we cannot sit by as our fragile economy is pushed farther over the edge. Please stand with us in STOPPING THE LLC TAX. Contact information: stopllctax@gmail.com Gov. Lynch, As a New Hampshire resident I am deeply concerned about the negative economic consequences of the proposed $30 Million tax, coming from a 5% tax increase on business owners/partners, in addition to the already existing 8.5% business profits tax for a total new tax increase of 13.5%. We all know that small businesses are the backbone of New Hampshire's economy and the engine of growth that could lead us out of this crippling recession by creating new jobs. However this tax will punish successful small businesses, the very same people the government has spent years trying to attract to our state. Further it will limit the ability of small companies to raise capital, expand, or hire new employees. This is exactly the wrong policy for our state. As Governor I urge you to do everything in your power to stop the implementation of this incredibly damaging tax increase. Sincerely,

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Signatures Signatures

Full Name Location Notes
Louis E. Zollo, JrManchesterYou will be driving small businesses to lay off employees or close their doors altogether. Rethink your support of this tax increase.
Kurt BergeronAmherst-
Lisa EricsonRaymond, NHI am not a current business owner in any sense but I do not see how this can be good for anyone in this economy.
Jason GaronRaymond, NHSmall business in NH is taxed enough!
Karen Costa NatarioPlaistowFor the members of LLC and small business owners, this is basically a NH income tax. NH prides itself on having "no income tax" but that is not true with this tax. The increase is an undue burden on the small business owners that drive this economy!!!
nancy hendersonsugar hillthis tax will put many out of business. it is a bad idea that hurts the most vulnerable businesses in a horrid economy. It is especially damaging to the hospitality sector which relies on family run restaurants, inns and Bed and Breakfasts.
Thomas K BrownSouth SuttonThis is an outragous sneaky piece of legislation! Are there any polititions left anywhere that have a shred of integrity left? And the political brass to face the public squarely when proposing something like this. NH is now officially being run by liberal, chicken s..t cowards!
Nancy PescinskiNew London-
NancyPescinskiPut some people in government that have "actually" owned a business before. Do you think Gov. Lynch goes to bed at night - worry about making payroll for his employees? I doubt it. They all seem to be so out of touch with what you have to do to survive.
Norman BoisvertHennikerLIVE FREE OR DIE ! Not any more.
Whats next, a tax on the emount of air we breath?

Michael MartyWarnerStop the Taxation without representation or we will stop you
frank mrozekhopkintonImposition of this tax will result in the down sizing of at least two companies that I know of. Do you want to be responsible for an increase in the unemployment?
Claire DurisSage Cooks LLC/Gypsy-
Shona BowenRochester,N.H. 03839It's time you guys spending all our money refocused on less spending and less programs. It's pretty bad that businesses are moving to Massachusettes because of this new on tax on LLC'S and Partnerships. Just another brilliant move by our government.
Linda MacKenzieNew London, NH-
Robin Rainie-LobaczNew London, NHNH has got to implement a sales tax so all contribute to support our state, not just the hard workers.
Gregory J. UhrinSalisburyI am 59 years old and continue to reinvest every extra penny I make into growing my business. This is the thanks that the state gives me and those like me! My business runs off the internet ... I can go anywhere.
Patricia PitmanDeerfield NHYou have spent this state a shortfall and now you want the most heavily burdened to pay even more taxes .. perhaps you who were voted in to lead us, should quit spending.. typical state workers.. sit on your rear ends and want want want..
Sandra GreenNorth Stratford, NHThis is going to be crippling to many!
Adam CooperSeabrook, NHThese taxes are going to add to our already high unemployment rate, prices of goods will rise, and people will be forced out of work. Do not sign this bill. There will be certain consequences for signing this job killing tax come election time.
Michael CotaSpringfield, NHI do not support any new taxes on small business.
Small business is stretched too far as it is, any new taxes or increasing the current tax structure would have a devastating effect on our States economic health.
Erin AndersenNew London-
Kathi DoucetAllenstownThis tax will slow the growth of jobs and make NH an unfriendly state to begin new business.
Tertia CoteLincoln, NHThis tax will have a negative impact on jobs in NH and the states economy. Think before you vote. You can be sure come election day we will.
Beverly SaksRochester, NH-
Nicole Milligan-MurrLaconia, NHWhen does the out of control taxing and spending end? When will the people of NH wake up and get rid of our useless photo-op governor and every Democrat and Republican who wants to tax and spend us into oblivion? Live free or Die? Not really anymore. NH used to be a great freedom loving place to live. Hopefully it is not too far gone to get it back.
Eric JohnsonNew London, NH-
Robyn NevilleMerrimack, NH-
Chris McDonoughGilford-
Bridget LeRoyNew LondonI own the New London Inn, and take precious little money out of it, instead concentrating on creating long-term jobs. A tax like this could ruin me personally. Please please repeal this tax.
Michael A Tamposi JrNashua, NHPlease get to know your candidates when election time rolls around! Get out & vote! What happened to NH?
Thomas farrellyBedford NHOur politicians mistakenly "think" they have 20,000 LLCs to tax because MA, VT and ME's taxes are higher. This is the age of the internet. Companies can be formed and business conducted ANYWHERE. If this law sticks the number of LLCs will quickly dwindle each year and there will be fewer and fewer to tax. Small business is the backbone of our State. Over burdening LLCS will kill the golden goose. People who have never met a payroll should NOT be allowed to vote on laws that effect business this way. They simply do not get it!
Susan BrownManchester, NH-
Michael DormanPlaistowPlease ENOUGH TAXES!!!!
david crawfordkeene nh-
Samuel Tamposi, Jr.Nashua, NHThe taxes in NH have become confiscatory. AEG,LLC ranks NH 46th WORST business tax burden in US. My present focus is to commence Florida residency transact all new business in Florida. NH has killed the goose that lays the golden eggs.
David CybartGilford, NH-
LissaStepanek-
Robert MitchellKeene, NHSurrepticious taxes targeted at small businesses are no replacement for a broad and fair tax policy.
Tim BodwellEast Kingston
Julianne PelletierGoff-
Lloyd Shane JohnsonGoffstown-
Bill CluffNewbury, NHAnother way government is slowing the recovery and not reduce their spending.
STOP the LLC TAX!!!
Nick SignoreNew LondonThis tax will force me to shut down and lay off my team.
Jennifer RossLittleton-
Kevin P. McDevittPortsmouth NHThis will cost NH jobs!
Lane R StoudtNashua, NHThis is unfair and needs to be stopped
Kenneth F. MillerAmherstStop the LCC Tax. Or, make this tax mandatory for Democrats only, Then the idiots might leave the state.
GeorgeBaryiamesSTOP THE LLC TAX. It is not fair and equal.
Donna L. KumorekKeene-