AFPI–New Mexico: Washington Cut These Taxes, and Santa Fe Kept Them.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) New Mexico state chapter released the following statement from New Mexico Executive Director, Vincent Torres, on the state's continued refusal to conform to the federal tax relief enacted under the Working Families Tax Cuts and to opt in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit:

"New Mexicans who earn tips, work overtime, or depend on Social Security shouldn't pay higher taxes simply because Santa Fe refuses to align with the federal tax relief enacted under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. One full year after President Trump signed this relief into law, lawmakers had a bill on the table to deliver it, and they let it die.

With record revenues thanks to oil and gas, and historic budget reserves, our state has every opportunity to let hardworking families keep more of what they earn and expand educational opportunities through the Education Freedom Tax Credit. There is no fiscal excuse—only a political one. It's time for New Mexico to put our taxpayers, workers, seniors, and children first."

Learn more about AFPI New Mexico here.