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❓ FAQs: Your Questions Answered on the Core GRT Plan

🏛️ SEAL SD Addresses Your Concerns

At SealSD.com, we know South Dakotans have questions about the Core GRT Plan—part of the Maximum Liberty Plan (Plan 2)—which replaces all state taxes with a single 5% Gross Receipts Tax (GRT), saving you $3,000–$5,000 annually by eliminating property taxes. We’ve heard your concerns at events like the April 19, 2025, Liberty Forum in Rapid City, and we’re here to provide clear, straightforward answers. From revenue generation to school funding, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into the most common questions and show how this plan works for you.

📜 Does the GRT Generate Enough Revenue to Replace Current Taxes?

Yes—the 5% GRT on a $72 billion business revenue base generates $3.6 billion, exceeding the $3.5042 billion from current taxes:

  • Current Taxes Breakdown:
  • Sales Taxes: $2.097 billion.
  • Property Taxes: $1.6 billion.
  • Other Fees: $628.2 million.
  • Total: $3.5042 billion.
  • Core GRT Plan Revenue: $3.6 billion, leaving a $95.8 million surplus for rebates and projects.

Analogy for Clarity: Our picnic used to collect $3.5 billion in little picnic jars—snacks, spot fees, and more. Now, our $5 picnic cake brings in $3.6 billion, with extra frosting to share!

💰 Will Businesses Raise Prices Due to the GRT?

Not significantly—businesses save more from property tax elimination than the GRT costs, and any price increase is minimal:

  • Businesses save $5,000–$50,000 annually on property taxes (e.g., in Rapid City), far more than the $1.00 GRT on a $40 sale.
  • Customers save $3,000–$5,000 yearly on property taxes, giving them more to spend, which helps businesses grow.
  • Essentials like groceries, healthcare, and utilities are exempt, so there’s no price increase on those items.

Analogy for Clarity: Businesses save big on their picnic spot fees, so the 50-cent picnic snack fee they might add is a small trade-off—and your picnic groceries stay free!

🏫 How Do Rural Schools Get Funded Without Local Taxes?

The Core GRT Plan ensures rural schools are fully funded, with no cuts, through centralized revenue allocation:

  • School Funding: $960 million is locked in by law, ensuring rural districts like Harding County get their share—about $1.73 million annually for operations.
  • Additional Support: State grants can fund projects like STEM schools, ensuring rural areas aren’t left behind.
  • Safeguards: If the GRT falls short, the state uses surplus funds ($95.8 million) and cuts non-essential spending first—not schools or services.

Analogy for Clarity: Our picnic sets aside $960 million for playgrounds—rural picnic spots get their share, and if we run low on cake, we use extra picnic treats to keep them funded!

🎖️ Have Questions About Military Exemptions?

The Core GRT Plan provides a 100% exemption from the Gross Receipts Tax for active-duty military members and their immediate families. It’s our way of honoring those who serve by protecting their homefront.

We’ve created several focused deep dives to explain how this exemption works in real-life situations:

💬 Still have questions? Reach out anytime or bring them to our next live Q&A — we’re committed to full clarity for those who serve.

🗳️ How Do We Vote on This?

Your voice matters, and voting on the Core GRT Plan is a key step in making tax freedom a reality:

  • Signature Collection: We need 35,017 signatures by May 5, 2026, to place the amendment on the November 2026 ballot. Join us to sign and volunteer!
  • Election Day: Vote in November 2026 to approve the Core GRT Plan and end property taxes for good.
  • Get Involved: Participate in our events to stay informed and help spread the word.

Learn More About the Ballot Process: /constitutional-amendment-ballot

Analogy for Clarity: To make our picnic free, we need 35,017 picnic friends to sign up by May 2026, vote in November 2026, and join our picnic rallies to make it happen!

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