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Mr. Dayton's proposal would bring in $2.1 billion in additional revenue, which shows the increased amount each individual would have to come up with. Talk about a budget shocker. By the way, the governor needs the money to finance a nearly 8% increase in spending.

And what about the proposed snowbird tax? It applies to property owners who spend two months or more in Minnesota and the rest of the time in another state. The governor wants to tax income from capital gains and dividends, as well as stocks and bonds. And he would collect it on income earned not just during months spent in Minnesota, but also months spent in residence outside the state.

From: Do you favor Gov. Dayton's proposal to extend the state's sales tax to most services and some clothing while lowering the overall rate slightly?

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