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The Voluntary Nongame Check-Off as a Revenue Source

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  • Charles F. Revier

    (Colorado State University)

  • David A. Harpman

    (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation)

Abstract

Thirty-two of the 40 states with broad-based income taxes are now using voluntary Abstract check-offs on their tax returns as a way of soliciting contributions for nongame wildlife programs and other activities. This study uses both individual and aggregate data to examine the factors that influence check-off contributions. Income and the number of other check-offs on the tax form were among the major determinants. An appraisal of the check-off suggests that the tendency to add more check-offs to the tax return quickly erodes its revenue productivity. Furthermore, the check-offis open to serious questions about its fairness.

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  • Charles F. Revier & David A. Harpman, 1992. "The Voluntary Nongame Check-Off as a Revenue Source," Public Finance Review, , vol. 20(2), pages 231-242, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:pubfin:v:20:y:1992:i:2:p:231-242
    DOI: 10.1177/109114219202000206
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