Jul
2
New 10% Tax on Indoor Tanning
July 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment
We've talked before about how the government thinks they can tax your bad habits. These things are bad for you, so please don't make a stink. Just pay us our tribute and we won't shake down your business. And enjoy $10 a pack cigarettes while you try to keep your business afloat while paying our [...]
Mar
26
Strip club 'pole tax' in hands of Texas high court
March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
They'll tax you for everything. That's always been the case. And with the economy in shambles, government is trying to get money however it can, with little care for you. Just look at the health care bill. Now they want to charge you a tax to see stripper boobs.
The Texas Supreme Court is deciding whether [...]
Jan
14
Obama calls for bailout tax
January 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
President Obama has now called on Congress to tax the largest banks to make sure that U.S. taxpayers don't lose a single penny from the federal bailout of the financial, auto and insurance industries over the past year. The "financial crisis responsibility fee" would target major institutions. Those who were the main contributors to the [...]
Jul
9
Pro-Marijuana Ad Pushes Pot As Budget Fix
July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A pro-marijuana group is launching another television bid to legalize pot in California, but this time their pitch is that legalizing and taxing the drug could help solve the state's massive budget deficit. And California needs to do something drastic, now more than ever.
The 30-second ad aired on Wednesday and features a retired 58-year-old state [...]