Cheat Sheet

April 13, 2025
Seal SD Liberty

South Dakota GRT Plan Cheat Sheet: Your Tax Freedom Guide

You’re in Charge!

The legislature can pass the Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) plan to end property taxes, but if they don’t, you vote in November 2026. Join us April 19, 2025, to kick off 35,017 signatures for the ballot!

What If Someone Says We’re Skipping the Process?

We’re giving lawmakers a chance to act by 2026. If they fail, we the people take over with a 2026 ballot vote. Sioux Falls households save ~$3,000-$5,000 yearly; Custer and Haakon farmers save ~$1,200-$3,900 each. The GRT raises $1.8 billion—$200 million more than needed—with state support ensuring schools, roads, and services stay strong across South Dakota. It’s real relief, not just talk.

Big Wins for South Dakotans

  • $1.8B GRT Revenue: Covers budgets, with $200M extra for safety or rebates.
  • ~$960M for Schools: Fully funded, no cuts, from Sioux Falls to Haakon.
  • ~45% Businesses Exempt: ~39,150 small shops/farms (under $100K) pay no GRT.
  • ~$325 Rebate/Voter: Cash back from the surplus.
  • Sioux Falls Savings: ~$3,000-$5,000/year per household.
  • Farmer Savings: ~$200M-$225M statewide, easing loans (~$4.8M in Custer, ~$2.1M in Haakon).

Why This Plan Rocks

  • Freedom: No property taxes saves $1.6B—$3,000-$5,000 for Sioux Falls homes, $1,200-$3,900 for farmers, freeing cash for spending or debts.
  • Growth: Savings spark $400M-$800M in sales (e.g., Sioux Falls retailers, Custer businesses), adding $10M-$20M GRT to help budgets.
  • Fairness: Sioux Falls’ GRT strength (like Rapid City’s ~$116M) and state aid (~$66.5M-$142.5M) support rural areas, uniting us.
  • Trust: DOGE-SD’s zero-based budgeting, audits, and oversight stop waste and corruption, unlike past Custer or Fall River issues.
  • Action: Join April 19, 2025, for 35,017 signatures—make Sioux Falls and South Dakota the best place to live!

See how Sioux Falls, Custer, and Haakon gain—freedom for