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NEW CASTLE, Ind.—Today, Mike Braun released a property tax plan that misleads Hoosiers about his record on property taxes. 

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“Mike Braun claims to support cutting property taxes, but his record shows he’s voted to increase Hoosiers’ property tax bills,” said Jennifer McCormick, Indiana’s 2024 Democratic gubernatorial nominee. 

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As a State Representative, Braun voted to allow counties to impose additional property taxes on homeowners. In 2015, Braun voted to pass House Bill 1476, allowing counties to establish a property tax replacement fee for parcels with tax deductions or credits reducing liability below $200, with a minimum annual payment of $100 to $200.[1] According to the legislative services agency, it would affect up to 330,568 parcels at a cost of up to $38.6 million annually on Hoosier taxpayers.[2] 

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“Hoosiers are sick and tired of politicians who will say anything to get elected,” McCormick continued. “Mike Braun voted for higher Hoosier property taxes when he had the chance and is now only talking about a tax cut because he’s another politician Hoosiers are sick of.”

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[1] Indiana General Assembly, H.B. 1476, Vote 265, 2/25/2015

[2] Indiana General Assembly, H.B. 1476, Fiscal Impact Statement, 2/25/2015