Both Republican-led chambers called their changes this week compromise. The two chambers aren’t openly discussing their differences and seem to be communicating primarily through press conferences, hyping and criticizing each other’s plans and sending dueling bills back-and-forth. As the 2022 legislative session begins, both chambers are still far apart on tax cuts. This impasse could prevent the establishment of a budget and spending billions of dollars on federal pandemic stimuli. The possibility of an extended session or special session in the summer is also a possibility. Republican Speaker Philip Gunn, and his House leadership, are determined to eliminate personal income taxes. Republican Lt. Governor. Delbert Hosemann, his Senate leadership think that this is too risky. They propose smaller tax cuts and rebates as well as suspension. The Senate plan is only half of the Senate’s proposal, according to House leaders. Senate leaders claim that the House is foolishly trying to cut one-third state revenue in uncertain economic times. Gunn, flanked by many House members, called on Hosemann and Senate leaders “to get into a room to talk with us about [this]” in order to reach a compromise. Gunn made it clear that he is focused on eliminating the income tax. This should be done without any legislative action and as soon as possible. Gunn also asked for a Republican governor. Tate Reeves is currently out of the country and should support the House plan. Gunn stated, “Reeves” has indicated that he supports the elimination of the income tax. This is the only way to do so. Gunn stated in his Capitol speech that “This is the chance of a lifetime,” “… “This is the chance to do something now that we will not have again in our lives.” READ MORE: 5 facts about the Great Mississippi Tax Cut Battle of 20202. But Senate leaders countered that there should plenty of opportunities down to reduce or eliminate taxes, depending on the economy. “This is very fragile right at the moment, and we’re at risk — with Ukraine, inflation Hosemann. Hosemann announced Monday that he would suspend the 18.4-cents per gallon gasoline tax and expand the Senate’s income taxes cuts. However, he did not announce elimination. Hosemann stated that we need both sustainable and meaningful tax reform. Some Democrats in both chambers voted for the tax cuts bills. Others question whether tax cuts are appropriate for a state that has so many needs in roads and water, sewerage, and education. “It just seems that we’re stumbling forwards into the future, trying not to impress anybody with tax cuts. When we should be doing so much more,” stated Sen. David Jordan (D-Greenwood). READ MORE: The tax cut battle continues: Hosemann proposes to pause gas taxes, and the House revises its plan. Here are highlights from the House’s and Senate’s most recent proposals regarding taxes. Click here to see the earlier versions of these plans.