💬 GRT Q&A: Your Questions, Answered!

🏛️ SEAL SD Listens to YOU! 🇺🇸

We’re here to answer your questions about the Core GRT Plan—our Maximum Liberty Plan that replaces all state taxes with a 5% Gross Receipts Tax, raising $3.6 billion to fund our state while saving you $3,000–$5,000 a year by eliminating property taxes. Let’s clear up any confusion with simple, honest answers!

At the recent GOP Lincoln Dinner, candidates were asked simple questions about property taxes, but their answers were like builders promising a strong house that’s easily blown down in a windstorm—no solid foundation! When tough questions feel hard to answer, it signals a shaky foundation, especially when accountability has been long overdue. It’s like building a picnic table with rotten wood—it collapses under the feast. South Dakota’s government should serve “we the people,” but too often, leaders forget their place, leaving us with $1.6 billion in property taxes and struggling small counties. It’s right to ask these questions—it’s your duty to doubt leadership that lacks a solid plan. The Core GRT Plan is our stone foundation, built to last, ensuring accountability with SD-DOGE and empowering you with liberty!

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Q1: How can property taxes be unconstitutional if they’re in the state constitution?

Answer: Great question! The South Dakota Constitution (Article XI, Section 2) allows property taxes to fund state expenses, like a picnic rulebook saying everyone pays a spot fee (property taxes) based on their spot’s size (home value). But there’s a bigger rulebook—the U.S. Constitution—that protects your rights. If the government takes your home through a tax sale and keeps more money than you owe—like selling your $300,000 home for $40,000 when you owe $4,500 and not giving you the $35,500 extra—that’s a “taking” without fair compensation, breaking the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment. The Supreme Court said this in Tyler v. Hennepin County (2023), and South Dakota’s current system allows it, which is why we’re fighting to change it. Our Core GRT Plan ends property taxes entirely, so your home is safe—no more unconstitutional risks!

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Q2: Will my car dealer pay my property taxes and pass the cost to me? How does my dealership handle property tax on my land or building if it’s a private home?

Answer: Car dealers don’t pay your home’s property taxes—they pay taxes on their own land, building, and inventory, which they might pass on by raising car prices a bit, like adding $50 to a car’s cost. Your home’s $4,500 property tax bill (on a $300,000 home) is your responsibility, not theirs, because it’s a private home, not a business. The good news? Our Core GRT Plan wipes out property taxes entirely, saving you that $4,500 and keeping your home safe—no more worrying about tax bills! Learn more at https://sealsd.com/grt-story-for-you/. 🛡️

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Q3: If the sales tax is 6.5% and you’re only charging me 5%, how is there enough money to maintain my roads in my small county with a small tax base?

Answer: Let’s clear this up! The current sales tax is 6.5% (state and local combined), but in a small county like Harding, with a tiny tax base—say, $10 million in sales—that’s only $650,000, barely enough for roads. The Core GRT Plan doesn’t charge you 5% directly—it’s a 5% tax on all business revenue statewide ($72 billion), raising $3.6 billion total. Think of South Dakota as a big picnic: instead of each small area (county) relying on its own snack sales (sales tax), all the picnic bakers (businesses) chip in a 5% slice of their pie sales, ensuring every area has the funds to maintain their tables (roads)—$1.5 billion total for local governments. Plus, zero-based budgeting through SD-DOGE ensures every dollar is justified, so your small county’s roads get the support they need without waste! See more at https://sealsd.com/grt-basics/.

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Q4: My small county has enough money for our community and roads, and if we need more for a school or roads, we can ask voters for more money. Isn’t that better?

Answer: Hey there, I get your point, but let’s think logically—small counties like ours have a tiny tax base, so asking the same few residents to keep paying more isn’t fair or prosperous. If we need $5 million for a school, that could add $300 to each family’s bill, hitting hard when we’re already stretched thin. The Core GRT Plan fixes this by raising $3.6 billion statewide, ensuring small counties have the funds they need to thrive—like $1.73 million for Harding County schools—without overburdening you. It’s a better way to build our future together, empowering every community to stand strong with liberty, not more burdens! See more at https://sealsd.com/grt-basics/. 🛡️

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Got More Questions? We’re here to help! Join the 181 Liberty Warriors at https://sealsd.com/steps-to-ballot/ and let’s build a future where your voice matters! 🛡️

📂 Learn More

• 🌄 Our Vision for South Dakota
  The future we’re building — bold, free, and family-first.
• 📊 End Property Tax: GRT Plan
  How the 5% Gross Receipts Tax will replace property taxes — and why it works.
• 📈 Revenue Verification
  Ensuring every dollar is accounted for — transparency you can trust.
• 🛡️ Safeguards to Protect Homes
  No tricks, no traps — just locked-in protections you can count on.
• 🕵️ SD-DOGE: Our Government Watchdog
  Efficiency, oversight, and a watchdog that works for the people.
• 👉 Get the Facts
  Will Prices Go Up?: Debunk myths about price increases under the GRT.
• 🚜 Family Farms & Ranches
  How the GRT protects and empowers South Dakota’s agricultural backbone.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Our Kids’ Future
  Building a legacy of freedom and opportunity for the next generation.
• 🏛️ South Dakota First
  Prioritizing our people, our values, and our future — always.
• 🆕 What’s New?
  Stay updated on the latest developments and announcements.