Some of the taxes we pay.......

[OMEGA_BUBBLE_JET]

Some of the taxes we pay........in alphabetical order:
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
Capital Gains Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Court Fines (indirect taxes)
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel permit tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax Interest expense (tax on the money)
Inventory tax IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Local Income Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Septic Permit Tax
Service Charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Taxes (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Road Toll Booth Taxes
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone federal excise tax
Telephone federal universal service fee tax
Telephone federal, state and local surcharge taxes
Telephone minimum usage surcharge tax
Telephone recurring and non-recurring charges tax
Telephone state and local tax
Telephone usage charge tax
Toll Bridge Taxes
Toll Tunnel Taxes
Traffic Fines (indirect taxation)
Trailer registration tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
COMMENTS: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and our nation was the most prosperous in the world, had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What the hell happened?

[Nubbs]

OMEGA_BUBBLE_JET:
COMMENTS: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and our nation was the most prosperous in the world, had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What the hell happened? Yeah, but they didn't have such great politicians/leaders/scumbags/a$$holes/liars in office running the state like we do now. Nor did they have such a great welfare program that makes it easier to accept government handouts than to work. burningm burningm burningm

[carbonmarine]

What the hell happend.....?
Some guy from Texas called Lyndon Baines Johnson had a brainfart called the Great Society and modern liberalism & social experimentation in the form weatlth redistribution and Govt caretaker was concienved & excercised. Politicians ( both sides ) saw them selves as more important than their constituency & spent, spent spent...Spend it or lose it mentality reigned in. Those that were were born and lived in this flourished and a new modern constituency was born... A constituency that would not nescissarily reject the premise that federal & local budgets climb by 10-15% anuualy .....Why ? because the Govenment takes care of everything !!!!!
Thats what happend.......and here is where we are boys & girls....
Rick32

[Dave C]

you forgot some big ones:
UBTI
Estate taxes
Excise taxes (various)
AMT
A great politician summed up the government’s role as: if it moves tax it, if it stops moving subsidize it, if it keeps moving regulate it.
Ask yourself, whose life is better now that they pay 45%+ of their income in taxes? And how much of that 45% do you receive back in services?

[johnboy]

Hey Omega you are in Texas make sure you vote Sat there are some state tax issues up nohing too major other than the Med lawsuit thing but a few minor taxes we could do away with.
I did it yesterday.
John

[eaglemtnlaketx]

Taxes are out of control. It is more like 50% of your income goes to taxes of some sort. I am worried because there seems to be no relief on the horizon. I already don't expect to receive any social security in my life. Practically the only way to reduce your tax burden is to own a business...except in California.

[058]

eaglemtnlaketx:
Taxes are out of control. It is more like 50% of your income goes to taxes of some sort. I am worried because there seems to be no relief on the horizon. I already don't expect to receive any social security in my life. Practically the only way to reduce your tax burden is to own a business...except in California. Yes....California, where all are welcome unless you work for a living, own a business, have an income from anywhere in the private sector, own rental property, inherit money [any amount] and in any way not rely on government for your health care, welfare, food stamps, WICs, Sec. 8 housing, public transportation. If you fit into any of the above catagory we don't want you....at least thats the way it seems burningm

[Dave C]

Here is an actual summary of the most common taxes:
FIT: 15%-28% (most of us 27-35%) (less deductions than there used to be)
CA SIT, 2%-9.3% (most of us 6-9.3%)
FICA 7.65% (if your S/E its 15.3%)
(so I am paying 47% on my income right away)
CA sales tax 8.5%
Gas tax total $0.30 per gallon.
So if you spend a lot of money purchasing items that are taxable and gas, then you pay 50%+ in taxes.

[OMEGA_BUBBLE_JET]

johnboy:
Hey Omega you are in Texas make sure you vote Sat there are some state tax issues up nohing too major other than the Med lawsuit thing but a few minor taxes we could do away with.
I did it yesterday.
John have you heard that commercial about the doctors threatning to leave Texas? classic........
Omega

[OMEGA_BUBBLE_JET]

I spend alot on Liquor tax. :D In Texas the gas is taxed 38.4 cents per gallon. we don't pay state income tax :) I better get back to work. I have several less fortunate non english speaking families depending on me burningm
Omega

[Just Tool'n]

Besides the Liquor Tax you have a can or bottle tax on top of it!
Lets, see what it is applied to!
Beer
Wine coolers
Soda pop
Malt Bevrages
Drinking Water
Juice Drinks
Sport Bevrages
I am sure there is more but I cant seem to remember right now, because of too many beers!

[Over 18]

i think that all taxes should be eliminated. we should eliminate public education, roads, driver licensing, vehicle licensing, police and fire protection, building permits, social security, worker's compensation, etc. these are all characteristic of socialistic governments anyway.

[Just Tool'n]

We are way over taxed, get rid of welfare for all but the truly needy.
get rid of all of the goverment agency's that we do not need.
Get rid of the politicians, who needs them.
Get rid of all of the BS that is bring this county, Plus the state of Calif down.
Look at the true wealth that was created at the last turn of the century when there was no taxes!

[TheLurker]

Dave C:
Here is an actual summary of the most common taxes:
CA sales tax 8.5%
Gas tax total $0.30 per gallon.
So if you spend a lot of money purchasing items that are taxable and gas, then you pay 50%+ in taxes. I havent looked in a while but I think the gas tax in Ca. (Fed + State)is a lot more than $0.30 per gallon

[Dave C]

Gas tax used to be 14.5 plus 14.5, or so. Did it go up? Damn.......

[mbrown2]

This is one of the sadder threads read in a while...just the inventory of the different taxes pretty much puts a damper on the day..
[ September 10, 2003, 05:16 PM: Message edited by: mbrown2 ]

[waterslinger]

Guys, The rich do not pay any tax. I know a guy (i work on his race car) Has over 5 mil. Pays tax on like 10% of his money. Has it hid everywere.
Money takes care of money.

[OGShocker]

waterslinger:
Guys, The rich do not pay any tax. I know a guy (i work on his race car) Has over 5 mil. Pays tax on like 10% of his money. Has it hid everywere.
Money takes care of money. I do not know who has more S**T between their ears. You or Over18. Sorry but y'all are just spewing bile all over this thread! Do us all a favor and STFU. My .02 :D
OGS

[chub]

anyone notice seven taxes starting with the word TELEPHONE.

[MagicMtnDan]

I agree with all of the sentiments so far except for the $hit from waterslinger - good thing you're not taxed on your ignorance, you'd be broke dude.
There is a mnore serious issue here that isn't emphasized by the comprehensive list of taxes. It's how we're taxed on our NET (after tax) income. Whatever you do with what little money you have left after all the taxes is taxed all over again. That to me is the biggest injustice of all.
Why am I taxed on whatever little I can make with what little money I have left?!