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The National Government has almost entirely relieved the farmer from income taxes by successive tax reductions, but State and local taxes have increased, putting on him a grievous burden.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “The National Government has almost entirely relieved the farmer from income taxes by successive tax reductions, but…”
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Coolidge highlights the financial burden on farmers due to rising state and local taxes despite federal tax relief.
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