David Kirkham Testify Before The Senate Finance Committee

[RodKnock]

I'm sure I'm in the minority, and I apologize in advance, but while this is an important issue, this a Cobra enthusiast site and therefore business tax issues or any other serious political issues shouldn't be discussed here.

That's MVHO.

[Tommy]

Mr. Kirkham,

I'll offer one suggestion to help increase tax revenue without raising taxes for those currently abiding by our tax laws. I suggest the government speed up what I believe is an inevitable move to a cashless economy. I'd like to see all financial transactions done electronically so those in the cash economy who currently avoid paying taxes will have to pay their fair share. ... To illustrate my point, consider the fishermen in Louisiana who filed for compensation from BP after last year's oil spill. Many could not prove they had earned income over the previous twenty years because they had never declared their cash incomes or paid taxes on them. I'd like to see that end.

Thank you for asking for our input.

[Don]

David:

Style, as well as content, will be important recognizing the Senators have listened to many generic, and sometimes boring, testimonies. Hopefully, want to have your's remembered for the future. Value of a citizens practical comments vs those of a paid lobbyist.

* Be specific as possible, avoid generalities

* Attempt to keep the challenges/desires/requested changes at a minimum, to those most significant, rather than a lengthy list , i.e. what is most important knowing everything will not be changed.

* Don't have the answer, but what would make your presentation be remembered, as opposed to the generic type of testimony.

* For your consideration, invite Senator(s) to your business to witness the real world

My thanks in advance , as a variety of small business successes directly impacts us as Hobbyists......there is a direct correlation.

[GT350Mike]

Originally Posted by Don

David:

* Don't have the answer, but what would make your presentation be remembered, as opposed to the generic type of testimony.

Great idea! If you're able to provide a PowerPoint presentation and you want to make it to be remembered, tie a story or an idea that you're trying to demonstrate to a photo of a polished Kirkham......THAT will help drive the point home and will stay in their minds for a long time!