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The GRT Story: How South Dakota Wins

Simple. Clear. Fair.
Say goodbye to property taxes—and hello to freedom.

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☕ Meet Sam — A Simple Story of Freedom

Meet Sam, a regular South Dakotan who runs a small coffee shop in Rapid City. Sam’s not a tax expert—he just wants to serve coffee and keep his home. But every year, the county took $4,500 in property taxes from his $300,000 house. It felt like a bully demanding his lunch money, leaving Sam worried he might lose his home.

Then came a better way — SEAL SD’s Core GRT Plan.

Think of South Dakota as a big picnic, Sam learned.
In the old days, everyone paid a “picnic spot fee” (property taxes) just to sit at the table — even if they barely ate.
The GRT changed that.

Now:
✅ No spot fee — Sam keeps his $4,500 every year.
✅ Businesses (the picnic bakers) chip in a small 5% slice of their pie sales (gross receipts).
✅ That slice funds $3.6 billion for roads, police, courts, and schools ($960 million for education!).

For Sam, it’s a game-changer.
He saves $4,500 a year by eliminating property taxes—money he can now use to fix up his coffee shop’s patio or take his kids on a weekend getaway to the Black Hills. Plus, just for being a South Dakota resident for over 6 months, he gets a $200 rebate, like a thank-you for staying at the picnic.

When Sam buys a $40 coffee machine part, he notices something else:
🔹 Under the old 6.5% sales tax, he would’ve paid $2.60 in tax.
🔹 With the GRT system, businesses only pass along about 2.5%, so Sam pays just $1—saving $1.60 on that purchase.

These small savings add up fast—between shop supplies and groceries, Sam keeps an extra $50–$100 a year beyond the big tax savings. The best part? The roads are still paved, schools are funded, and Sam’s home is safe from tax collectors.

👉 The Core GRT Plan isn’t a tax puzzle—it’s a picnic where everyone wins, especially folks like Sam.

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🚀 Now You See the Big Picture… What’s Next?

1️⃣ Meet Clara — Why This Matters

This isn’t just policy—it’s personal. See how ending property taxes saved Clara’s home.
👉 Read Clara’s Story

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2️⃣ See How It’s Fully Funded

Wondering how schools, roads, and first responders stay strong? The numbers are locked in. No cuts—just smarter funding.
👉 Explore the Funding Plan

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3️⃣ Ready to Take Action?

It’s time to make tax freedom real. Your signature and your vote will secure South Dakota’s future.
👉 Steps to Ballot
👉 GRT details

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