Scope and Contents This series consists of documents relating to the publishing of the Report of Final Recommendation of the Georgia Tax Reform Commission to the General Assembly. Included are record copies of two versions of the Final Report: "Findings and Recommendations, 1979-1981," and "Report of Final Recommendations to the Georgia General Assembly, January, 1981." The Tax Reform Commission made a full study of the tax structure of the State at both the local and State level. Its work resulted in changes...

Scope and Contents This series consists of documents applied in gathering information and answering questions relating to Commission studies and recommendations. Included is correspondence and memoranda to and from: (1) senators, representatives, and other legislative officials (2) state agencies (3) local governments (4) special interest groups (5) the public. The correspondence and memos concern Tax Reform issues and findings of the Commission. For a statement of the function of the Georgia Tax Reform...

Scope and Contents The Tax Reform Commission continued in an advisory capacity after the Final Report was presented to the General Assembly in January 1981, to provide information and assistance to members of the General Assembly. This series consists of the correspondence on information relating to tax matters after the Final Report was presented to the General Assembly. Included is correspondence to and from the Commission explaining various tax provisions, Commission recommendations, the Final Report and...

Scope and Contents This series consists of documents informing the Commission members of staff activities and addressing individual questions concerning specific aspects of studies to the members. Included are: (1) notices of meetings (2) informational memorandums (3) correspondence containing individual comments and concerns from (4) other related general correspondence members of the Commission. For a statement of the function of the Georgia Tax Reform Commission, please see the preface page at the beginning...

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This series consists of documents relating to exploring the present tax structure and to documenting suggestions, proposals and presentations informing the Commission Members about the tax system and possible alternatives. Included are original minutes of each Commission meeting, including the Executive Committee meetings.

Scope and Contents This series consists of publicity regarding Commission activities along with other articles relating to taxes. Included are copies of clippings from various newspapers in the State regarding taxes, tax reform and the Tax Reform Commission's activities. For a statement of the function of the Georgia Tax Reform Commission, please see the preface page at the beginning of this subgroup. This series consists of publicity regarding Commission activities along with other articles relating to taxes....

Scope and Contents This series consists of documents relating to public hearings held to receive general and specific opinions from the public regarding tax reform issues and to solicit public reaction to major recommendations on Commission task force and subcommittee recommendations. Included are summaries of public hearings held in eight different cities around the State. The cities included are Rome, Athens, Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Tifton, Macon and Columbus. Each summary contains reports of...

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This series consists of documents relating to conducting studies and research, and preparing published reports for the Tax Reform Commission members for their consideration at scheduled meetings. Included are technical and informational reports prepared by the Commission staff.