Lindsay de Sausmarez hopes a break in debate will help change public views on Guernsey tax changes.
The government says as of mid-July there are 23,697 taxpayers with an outstanding balance from 2019.
Hundreds of islanders gathered by the Royal Court as deputies debate tax reform proposals
Deputies are continuing debate on changes to Policy and Resources tax package.
Deputy Andrew Niles says "we need to balance our books".
Deputy Hilary Jeune wants to ensure any cut will not affect the Climate Emergency Fund which comes from fuel tax.
A GST, no GST, no GST on food - politicians have a range of options when it comes to tax reform.
Treasury says a GST removal from essential grocery items would mostly benefit the richest islanders.
Organisers of the protest in Market Square said they hoped deputies would listen to concerns.