Gov. Paterson of New York has decided that raising taxes is the best way to fill the gaps in the state budget. The theoretical yield of this expansion of taxes is $4,000,000,000. But, how will the state of New York get this money?
Placing a sales tax on taxi and bus service? Removing the state 8-cent-per-gallon tax limit? The concept of taxing such things is not new at all. It seems to be common in an era where the goal of 'progressive' government is to get people to drive less. Adding a tax on 'digitally delivered entertainment' (meaning downloaded music/movies/etc...)? The concept of adding a tax to an already controversially easily acquired item seems rather foolish to me. Increasing taxes on soft drinks simply because they are not healthy?
Hmm...less driving, increased taxes on stuff in general, a tax for being unhealthy? It seems New York is well on the way to liberal tax-topia.
Placing a sales tax on taxi and bus service? Removing the state 8-cent-per-gallon tax limit? The concept of taxing such things is not new at all. It seems to be common in an era where the goal of 'progressive' government is to get people to drive less. Adding a tax on 'digitally delivered entertainment' (meaning downloaded music/movies/etc...)? The concept of adding a tax to an already controversially easily acquired item seems rather foolish to me. Increasing taxes on soft drinks simply because they are not healthy?
Hmm...less driving, increased taxes on stuff in general, a tax for being unhealthy? It seems New York is well on the way to liberal tax-topia.
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