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Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Governor Culver Statement On Pumpkin Tax

DES MOINES – Below is a statement from Governor Chet Culver on the decision by the Iowa Department of Revenue to impose a tax on pumpkins:

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CHET CULVER:

“It has come to my attention that a policy change made in December of 2006 – before I took office – is resulting in this ridiculous pumpkin tax. I have directed the Department of Revenue to do the common sense thing and suspend collection of this tax and offer refunds to consumers or retailers who have been affected.”