Op-ed from Tax Commissioner Shouldice

From: "Mearhoff, Sarah" <Sarah.Mearhoff@vermont.gov>
To: "voices@commonsnews.org" <voices@commonsnews.org>
Cc: "Shouldice, Bill" <Bill.Shouldice@vermont.gov>
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:55:05 +0000
Subject: Op-ed from Tax Commissioner Shouldice
Attachments: Shouldice wealth tax op ed Oct 26.docx

Hi there - I hope you're well.



I'm reaching out with an op-ed (attached) by Vermont Tax Department Commissioner Bill Shouldice for The Commons' publication consideration.



On a subsequent page in the Word document is a "source" sheet with source material and methodology from the Tax Department to assist in your fact-checking.



Please feel free to reach out to me with follow-up questions throughout your editing process.



I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!



Sarah Mearhoff | Principal Assistant

Office of the Commissioner | Vermont Department of Taxes

133 State Street | Montpelier, VT 05633-1401

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