Got questions about the SEAL SD Liberty Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) plan? We’ve heard it all, and we’re here to set the record straight with clear, honest answers. Our plan saves South Dakotans $1.6 billion by replacing property taxes, and it’s built on transparency and local control. Check out these common concerns and see why GRT is your ticket to tax freedom!
Myth 1: “Dark money’s behind this GRT plan—it’s a scam to enrich insiders!”
- No dark money here—just South Dakotans like you fighting for freedom! The GRT plan’s a grassroots effort, born from community forums like this one, not shady backrooms. It saves $1.6 billion, putting $3,000-$5,000 back in Rapid City pockets, with transparent DOGE-SD oversight to prevent scams. Every dollar’s accounted for, and you can verify it all at sealSD.com/taxes!
Myth 2: “I don’t trust the government, especially this DOGE-SD—it’s just another power grab!”
- We hear you—trust is earned! DOGE-SD isn’t government bloat; it’s your watchdog, run by seven citizen volunteers, not bureaucrats, with zero-based budgeting and public audits by March 31 to catch waste. It saves Custer $1.15M-$2.2M, keeping your $1.6 billion savings safe without expanding state power—local control stays with you!
Myth 3: “High property taxes are morally wrong—they hurt families and farmers!”
- You’re right—high property taxes can feel like a moral injustice, squeezing families and farmers. Our GRT plan fixes this, cutting $1.6 billion in taxes—$3,000-$5,000 for Sioux Falls households and $200M-$225M for farmers. It’s a fairer system, keeping your home yours without punishing hard work, all while funding schools with $960M. Join us to restore fairness!
Myth 4: “Property taxes are unconstitutional—they violate our rights!”
- We share your passion for constitutional rights! While property taxes are legal under state law, they can feel like overreach, as the Founders warned against heavy taxation. Our GRT plan swaps them for a 2.5% tax, saving $1.6 billion and protecting your property—$3,000-$5,000 yearly in Rapid City—with DOGE-SD ensuring no new burdens. Let’s defend liberty together at sealSD.com/taxes!
Myth 5: “I actually like my high property taxes—they fund our community!”
- We love your community spirit! The GRT plan keeps that funding strong—$1.8 billion ensures $960M for schools, $84M in Rapid City alone, with no cuts to roads or safety. But it saves you $1.6 billion—$3,000-$5,000 per household—letting you support your community even more through local spending or charity. Same services, more freedom at sealSD.com/taxes!
Myth 6: “The GRT will pile taxes on top of taxes like Washington State—prices will soar!”
- No tax stacks here! Unlike Washington State’s layered B&O and sales taxes, our GRT at 2.5% replaces $1.6 billion in property taxes entirely, saving you $3,000-$5,000 yearly in Rapid City. It’s applied once, with 39,150 businesses under $100,000 exempt, keeping prices stable. Your savings drive $10M-$15M in local sales—growth, not inflation!
Myth 7: “Businesses will get crushed by GRT, raising costs for everyone!”
- Businesses are our backbone, and GRT helps them thrive! We exempt 45%—39,150 under $100,000—so small shops keep more. The 2.5% rate spreads costs fairly, unlike profit-killing corporate taxes. Rapid City’s $10M-$15M in new sales from your savings boosts jobs, not prices. It’s a community win at sealSD.com/taxes!
Myth 8: “What about school funding? I don’t trust GRT to protect our kids!”
- Schools are our future, and GRT locks them in! We secure $960 million state-wide, with $84 million for Rapid City’s classrooms—no cuts, just thriving education. DOGE-SD’s public audits by March 31 ensure every dollar goes to kids, not waste. You save $1.6 billion while keeping schools strong—join us to see how!
Myth 9: “Rural counties like Fall River will lose out on GRT revenue!”
- Rural folks are our heart! Fall River gets ~$3-$5M in GRT, plus $1-$2M in state aid, covering schools and services. Custer’s $10.1M tourism taxes stay local, and DOGE-SD adds $0.5-$1M in savings. Every county—from Hot Springs to Haakon—keeps control, ensuring no one’s left behind at sealSD.com/taxes!
Myth 10: “This GRT plan can’t happen—legislators will block it forever!”
- You’re the power, not politicians! If legislators stall by 2026, we’ll take it to the 2026 ballot with 35,017 signatures—your vote decides. The GRT’s $1.8 billion funds $960M for schools and saves $1.6 billion, with local control from Custer to Rapid City. Join us April 19, 2025, to make history—freedom’s in your hands!