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Title: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Busted on March 09, 2009, 09:49:50 PM
Crickets
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Bindare_Dundat on March 09, 2009, 11:19:21 PM
Inflation Tax?

Everyone that eats food is paying more, health care costs and education costs are all up.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Butterbean on March 10, 2009, 06:50:49 AM
I thought Obama's plan was to raise them in 2010?
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 10, 2009, 06:56:49 AM
Crickets

Well, the commie has been in there for 6 weeks and is moving fast on these:

Cap & Trade????????
Card Check
Income taxes
Gas taxes


Where do you want to begin???
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: BM OUT on March 10, 2009, 07:57:23 AM
Crickets

How many on here had their taxes cut?That would be zero!!!The 13 dollars you will be getting you will have to pay taxes on,so,yes,my taxes are going up.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: 24KT on March 10, 2009, 08:54:52 AM
Inflation Tax?

Everyone that eats food is paying more, health care costs and education costs are all up.

The inflation Tax was an inheritance from the Bush 43 mis-administration
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 10, 2009, 08:57:30 AM
The inflation Tax was an inheritance from the Bush 43 mis-administration

Blaming GWB for every problem under the sun is not going to work forever.

The Cap & Trade taxes are real and will be solely ZERO's fault.  Average family will be taxed $1,000 a year for this insanity that even warren buffet said is unrealistic and will do absolutley nothing whatsoever but be a regressive tax.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: tonymctones on March 10, 2009, 09:10:00 AM
Blaming GWB for every problem under the sun is not going to work forever.

The Cap & Trade taxes are real and will be solely ZERO's fault.  Average family will be taxed $1,000 a year for this insanity that even warren buffet said is unrealistic and will do absolutley nothing whatsoever but be a regressive tax.
CRICKETS
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: 24KT on March 10, 2009, 09:41:58 AM
Blaming GWB for every problem under the sun is not going to work forever.

No, ...but we can still blame Bush for every tax under the sun that was his initiative and failing.


Quote
The Cap & Trade taxes are real and will be solely ZERO's fault.  Average family will be taxed $1,000 a year for this insanity that even warren buffet said is unrealistic and will do absolutley nothing whatsoever but be a regressive tax.


(http://www.jaguarenterprises.net/images/heartthrob.gif)
I gotta tell you from my perspective, ...I'm loving it. {lol}

It provides real "stimulus" & motivation, for irresponsible polluters to actually get off their tushies,
and reduce their emissions. And when you have the only verified technology based on nobel prize winning science that actually reduces Particulate Matter, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Oxides of Nitrogen...
You aren't one to be crying about the coming storm, ...cause you're well positioned to be singing in the rain (http://www.jaguarenterprises.net/images/em/yippee.gif)
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Option D on March 10, 2009, 09:48:56 AM
Blaming GWB for every problem under the sun is not going to work forever.

The Cap & Trade taxes are real and will be solely ZERO's fault.  Average family will be taxed $1,000 a year for this insanity that even warren buffet said is unrealistic and will do absolutley nothing whatsoever but be a regressive tax.
You damn sure cant blame obama...Bush had 8 years. Obama had about 8 weeks...Boom
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 10, 2009, 09:49:39 AM
No, ...but we can still blame Bush for every tax under the sun that was his initiative and failing.



(http://www.jaguarenterprises.net/images/heartthrob.gif)
I gotta tell you from my perspective, ...I'm loving it. {lol}

It provides real "stimulus" & motivation, for irresponsible polluters to actually get off their tushies,
and reduce their emissions. And when you have the only verified technology based on nobel prize winning science that actually reduces Particulate Matter, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Oxides of Nitrogen...
You aren't one to be crying about the coming storm, ...cause you're well positioned to be singing in the rain (http://www.jaguarenterprises.net/images/em/yippee.gif)

1.  This will tax each family in America at least 700.00 a year.

2.  China , Mexico and India will not sign on for this.

3.  Domestic corps will simply move more manfg jobs overseas.


What is good with that????
 
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 10, 2009, 09:51:39 AM
You damn sure cant blame obama...Bush had 8 years. Obama had about 8 weeks...Boom

Like:

Warren Buffet
Jim Cramer
Jack Welsh
Rick Santelli

Have all said:

I am not blaming him for the recession, but am blaming him for pursuing insane policies that even many of his supporters say will kill jobs, raise taxes, and do nothing to help our business grow jobs.
 
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: tonymctones on March 10, 2009, 09:53:37 AM
You damn sure cant blame obama...Bush had 8 years. Obama had about 8 weeks...Boom
you can blame him for the things that he has done start with the list that 333386 posted and by the time you get done with that im sure barry will have another one ready for you...BOOOM
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Option D on March 10, 2009, 09:55:51 AM
Like:

Warren Buffet
Jim Cramer
Jack Welsh
Rick Santelli

Have all said:

I am not blaming him for the recession, but am blaming him for pursuing insane policies that even many of his supporters say will kill jobs, raise taxes, and do nothing to help our business grow jobs.
 

It goes like this for me. Im sure Bush's policies were intended for growth and help and it didnt work...we know it didnt work because we are seeing it now.

I say reserve judgement on obama until we see the fruits or weeds of his policies. We cant tell nothin in no 8 weeks. Also There were people who said bushes shit would work...im sure of it. So for the same amount of people saying obamas shit wont work, there are "experts" that say it will work.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Option D on March 10, 2009, 09:57:20 AM
you can blame him for the things that he has done start with the list that 333386 posted and by the time you get done with that im sure barry will have another one ready for you...BOOOM

So what are the results from that huh...are there any...Because we see the results of Bushes shit. And he had experts that said "yeah thats a good idea.. lets do that" and 8 years later....BOOM
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: tonymctones on March 10, 2009, 10:06:33 AM
So what are the results from that huh...are there any...Because we see the results of Bushes shit. And he had experts that said "yeah thats a good idea.. lets do that" and 8 years later....BOOM
and obama doesnt have his own yes men? LOL

I agree we need to see results to make a final judgement however you have ppl on here and in general praising obama for lowering taxes when in fact he hasnt really done that when you look at the big picture. You have ppl praising him for being the change we need when in fact his actions have fallen right in line with the say one thing do the opposite politician. Im sure you where sickened by ppl who defended bush at everyturn well my friend you have become what you loathed...BOOM
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Option D on March 10, 2009, 10:27:08 AM
and obama doesnt have his own yes men? LOL

I agree we need to see results to make a final judgement however you have ppl on here and in general praising obama for lowering taxes when in fact he hasnt really done that when you look at the big picture. You have ppl praising him for being the change we need when in fact his actions have fallen right in line with the say one thing do the opposite politician. Im sure you where sickened by ppl who defended bush at everyturn well my friend you have become what you loathed...BOOM

See that shows that you dont know shit...Because you cant bring one single post of me prasing obama...Not one... i have reserved judgement like a sane individual...until he some results come about...but go look for some posts of me prasing Obama...ill wait..BOOM
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Busted on March 10, 2009, 10:30:16 AM
I thought Obama's plan was to raise them in 2010?

Obama isnt raising taxes, hes letting the "Bush Tax Cuts" expire... They are scheduled to expire in 2010
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Busted on March 10, 2009, 10:31:43 AM
How many on here had their taxes cut?That would be zero!!!The 13 dollars you will be getting you will have to pay taxes on,so,yes,my taxes are going up.

You are repeating Fixed news talking points... Even mentioning the "13 dollar" claim shows your lack of intelligence and to process fact from fiction there my friend
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Busted on March 10, 2009, 10:33:03 AM
How many on here had their taxes cut?That would be zero!!!The 13 dollars you will be getting you will have to pay taxes on,so,yes,my taxes are going up.

Come April 1st you will see your first tax cut (maybe you should follow the news)... According to my friend in CA who is on Unemployment she is already getting an extra 80/month.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Busted on March 10, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
Like:

Warren Buffet
Jim Cramer
Jack Welsh
Rick Santelli

Have all said:

I am not blaming him for the recession, but am blaming him for pursuing insane policies that even many of his supporters say will kill jobs, raise taxes, and do nothing to help our business grow jobs.
 

Gotta love how Republic Hairs process info... Warren Buffett didnt say that...

3333386 how many people do you employ?  Since you seem to be repeating what you hear on Fox news and not from experience... So tell me, how many people do you employ? Maybe you can help me with my 2 offices. 
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 10, 2009, 10:47:14 AM
Obama isnt raising taxes, hes letting the "Bush Tax Cuts" expire... They are scheduled to expire in 2010

How about cap & trade taxes????

How about ending deductions for mortgages?

?????????????
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: tonymctones on March 10, 2009, 10:47:42 AM
See that shows that you dont know shit...Because you cant bring one single post of me prasing obama...Not one... i have reserved judgement like a sane individual...until he some results come about...but go look for some posts of me prasing Obama...ill wait..BOOM
this shows you cant read for shit i never said you i said you have ppl on here...BOOM
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Busted on March 10, 2009, 10:49:35 AM
Blaming GWB for every problem under the sun is not going to work forever.

The Cap & Trade taxes are real and will be solely ZERO's fault.  Average family will be taxed $1,000 a year for this insanity that even warren buffet said is unrealistic and will do absolutley nothing whatsoever but be a regressive tax.

This is the ignorance in America.  I watched the ENTIRE Buffet interview. Talk about changing someones words... LOL...

We were under the most corrupt leader in our history.  Leaves office with 2 Illegal wars, the world hating us, Countless crimes committed, crashed economy, Disrespected science for stupid fucking Christian beliefs, Stock market crashed under his watch, ignored health care, deregulated the markets, housing crisis, miss handled disasters, had a republican Congress for 6 of 8 years and rammed everything under the sun and rammed many illegal things down our throats.  

Bush left the biggest mess in the world, and the Republican party helped create this mess... Now they all want to run their mouths about how Obama HAS to handle this.  

Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 10, 2009, 10:53:10 AM
Gotta love how Republic Hairs process info... Warren Buffett didnt say that...

3333386 how many people do you employ?  Since you seem to be repeating what you hear on Fox news and not from experience... So tell me, how many people do you employ? Maybe you can help me with my 2 offices. 

I am employ three people fool.  I gave my website, my info ect as to what I do.  Why dont you do the same???? 

Why dont you yourself help "your friend" out and give her a job asince you claim to be pulling 10k a week.  What kind of friend is that????
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Busted on March 10, 2009, 11:11:37 AM
I am employ three people fool.  I gave my website, my info ect as to what I do.  Why dont you do the same???? 

Why dont you yourself help "your friend" out and give her a job asince you claim to be pulling 10k a week.  What kind of friend is that????

"I am Employ three people fool"  Who's the fool?   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

PS, how do you know if I have or have not offered her a job?
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 10, 2009, 11:13:13 AM
"I am Employ three people fool"  Who's the fool?   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

PS, how do you know if I have or have not offered her a job?

Because if you did, and it was more than $400.00 a week, she would be working and not on UE.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Busted on March 10, 2009, 11:29:45 AM
Because if you did, and it was more than $400.00 a week, she would be working and not on UE.

 No wonder you are a Poor Republican, your ability to process the English language is that of a a African tribal leader in the Sudan who cant speak English.

Let me talk to you like you are a 3 year old retarded kid.  Offering... someone... a... job... doesnt... mean... they... are... going... to... take.... it... you are a load that should have been swallowed...  And if you MUST KNOW, I did offer her a job, but her, her husband, nor their 3 kids are going to move to Atlanta just because I offered her a job.... 
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Option D on March 10, 2009, 11:33:52 AM
this shows you cant read for shit i never said you i said you have ppl on here...BOOM

You said
and obama doesnt have his own yes men? LOL

I agree we need to see results to make a final judgement however you have ppl on here and in general praising obama for lowering taxes when in fact he hasnt really done that when you look at the big picture. You have ppl praising him for being the change we need when in fact his actions have fallen right in line with the say one thing do the opposite politician. Im sure you where sickened by ppl who defended bush at everyturn well my friend you have become what you loathed...BOOM


Right...jesus h christ... SMH..freakin idiot
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 10, 2009, 11:36:25 AM
"Because if you did, and it was more than $400.00 a week, she would be working and not on UE." No wonder you are a Poor Republican, your ability to process the English language is that of a a African tribal leader in the Sudan who cant speak English.

Let me talk to you like you are a 3 year old retarded kid.  Offering... someone... a... job... doesnt... mean... they... are... going... to... take.... it... you load that should have been swallowed...  And if you MUST KNOW, I did offer her a job, but her, her husband, nor their 3 kids are going to move to Atlanta just because I offered her a job.... 

Nice, so she gets to stay on the taxpayer dole and people like yourself are asking me to feel bad for her????

At least you offered her a job.  That is great.  But if she turned it down, why should the taxpayer have to continue to pay UE????
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: tonymctones on March 10, 2009, 11:39:26 AM
You said

Right...jesus h christ... SMH..freakin idiot
right and you SAID...
See that shows that you dont know shit...Because you cant bring one single post of me prasing obama...Not one... i have reserved judgement like a sane individual...until he some results come about...but go look for some posts of me prasing Obama...ill wait..BOOM
Which my post has nothing to do with again you cant read for shit.

you stated i said you praised him which i obviously DID NOT BRAIN CHILD...I said you defend him at every turn as in make excuses...see the difference?
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Option D on March 10, 2009, 11:43:19 AM
right and you SAID...Which my post has nothing to do with again you cant read for shit.

you stated i said you praised him which i obviously DID NOT BRAIN CHILD...I said you defend him at every turn as in make excuses...see the difference?

Right.. now you back tracking splitting hairs and spinning what you said..i praised him/defended him..right..fuckin moron. I didnt defend shit because there aint nothin to defend you retarded fuck. THERE ARE NO RESULTS..SO HOW CAN YOU MAKE JUDGEMENT EITHER WAY ..God damn you might be the dumbest fuck in American history
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: tonymctones on March 10, 2009, 11:55:15 AM
Right.. now you back tracking splitting hairs and spinning what you said..i praised him/defended him..right..fuckin moron. I didnt defend shit because there aint nothin to defend you retarded fuck. THERE ARE NO RESULTS..SO HOW CAN YOU MAKE JUDGEMENT EITHER WAY ..God damn you might be the dumbest fuck in American history
hahahah very 240 like you two should team up Im sorry if you comprehended something i didnt intend but prehaps a little tutoring would help. you can produce an informed opinion on his policies and actions cant you? you dont have to see the result to have an opinion whats your opinion on cap and trade? whats your opinion on no earmarks then proposing a bill full of earmarks?
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Option D on March 10, 2009, 12:04:24 PM
hahahah very 240 like you two should team up Im sorry if you comprehended something i didnt intend but prehaps a little tutoring would help. you can produce an informed opinion on his policies and actions cant you? you dont have to see the result to have an opinion whats your opinion on cap and trade? whats your opinion on no earmarks then proposing a bill full of earmarks?

Im Just saying, the last time we went along with proposed policies...we eneded up with what we got now. Now the earmarks thing. Yea he went back on his word with that. But like i said, I have no judgement until i see some friuts. Not a jump the gun kind of guy. I like to wait in results before i make a ruling on a policy..Maybe because i have a science background...i dont know
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Hereford on March 10, 2009, 12:05:14 PM
Nice, so she gets to stay on the taxpayer dole and people like yourself are asking me to feel bad for her????

At least you offered her a job.  That is great.  But if she turned it down, why should the taxpayer have to continue to pay UE????

95% of those on welfare/UE could be working by the end of the week if they really wanted to.

People, especially the lower-enders tend to grossly over-value themselves and their skill sets.

Subway down the street is almost always hiring...
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: tonymctones on March 10, 2009, 12:19:17 PM
Im Just saying, the last time we went along with proposed policies...we eneded up with what we got now. Now the earmarks thing. Yea he went back on his word with that. But like i said, I have no judgement until i see some friuts. Not a jump the gun kind of guy. I like to wait in results before i make a ruling on a policy..Maybe because i have a science background...i dont know
and like i said i agree for the most part about waiting for results to make a FINAL judgement but that doesnt mean you should let things slide when you feel something doesnt sit right.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Option D on March 10, 2009, 12:34:25 PM
and like i said i agree for the most part about waiting for results to make a FINAL judgement but that doesnt mean you should let things slide when you feel something doesnt sit right.
Well in that case we are in agreement. Im not well versed in political economics, national economics, so i cant tell if the policies will be effective or how they play out. Thats why i cant comment on them. Even with Bush, I wasnt sure of what the tax cuts would do so i didnt say anything. But i was against the war and the handling of 911...
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Butterbean on March 10, 2009, 02:20:29 PM
Gotta love how Republic Hairs process info... Warren Buffett didnt say that...

3333386 how many people do you employ?  Since you seem to be repeating what you hear on Fox news and not from experience... So tell me, how many people do you employ? Maybe you can help me with my 2 offices. 

Busted do you own the company you work for?
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Deicide on March 10, 2009, 03:27:51 PM
95% of those on welfare/UE could be working by the end of the week if they really wanted to.

People, especially the lower-enders tend to grossly over-value themselves and their skill sets.

Subway down the street is almost always hiring...


After my MA I will be well equipped to do that job. :)
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: paul84 on March 10, 2009, 06:58:37 PM
After my MA I will be well equipped to do that job. :)

If it's in art history, you might even be able to get a job as a barista.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: 24KT on March 10, 2009, 10:30:17 PM
1.  This will tax each family in America at least 700.00 a year.

2.  China , Mexico and India will not sign on for this.

3.  Domestic corps will simply move more manfg jobs overseas.


What is good with that????
 

China, Mexico and India are busy taking advantage of our product, ...importing millions of dollars a month to reduce their fuel consumption and cut their carbon emissions. Infact, the Central Government of China, just awarded us the distinctive honor of naming us as "The Top new potential e-Commerce brand in all of China".  :D
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Cap on March 11, 2009, 06:13:32 AM
No wonder you are a Poor Republican, your ability to process the English language is that of a a African tribal leader in the Sudan who cant speak English.

Let me talk to you like you are a 3 year old retarded kid.  Offering... someone... a... job... doesnt... mean... they... are... going... to... take.... it... you are a load that should have been swallowed...  And if you MUST KNOW, I did offer her a job, but her, her husband, nor their 3 kids are going to move to Atlanta just because I offered her a job.... 
This is what we see with a lot of people in this country and if that is the case then nobody should feel sorry for that individual.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: BM OUT on March 11, 2009, 07:39:08 AM
Come April 1st you will see your first tax cut (maybe you should follow the news)... According to my friend in CA who is on Unemployment she is already getting an extra 80/month.

Please explain how its a tax cut.The tax rates havent changed.ITS NOT A TAX CUT,ITS A TAX REBATE.WE WILL PAY TAXES ON IT AT YEARS END.YOU HAVE TO CLAIM IT AS INCOME!!!STOP REPEATING THE MSNBC LINE OF BULLSHIT,ITS A TAX REBATE NOT A CUT!!!
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: BM OUT on March 11, 2009, 07:45:05 AM
By the way,how is an unemployed person getting a tax cut.If she isnt making an income,what taxes is she paying?The idea that an unemployed person gets EXTRA money is a joke in itself,but tell your pal to save her money,because she will be paying income taxes on it at years end.
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 11, 2009, 07:54:52 AM
By the way,how is an unemployed person getting a tax cut.If she isnt making an income,what taxes is she paying?The idea that an unemployed person gets EXTRA money is a joke in itself,but tell your pal to save her money,because she will be paying income taxes on it at years end.

Busted is just a liar who is busted out on crack.

Both myself and the other poster who is a CPA clearly refuted his false assertions regarding tax law and other issues pertainin to business.

He claims he is a millionaire, etc etc and makes over 500k a year.  Anyone who makes over 500K per year would know these basic tax laws and what is going on.

       
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Butterbean on March 11, 2009, 10:07:12 AM
Busted do you own the company you work for?

Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: 24KT on March 11, 2009, 01:19:03 PM
Busted is just a liar who is busted out on crack.

Both myself and the other poster who is a CPA clearly refuted his false assertions regarding tax law and other issues pertainin to business.

He claims he is a millionaire, etc etc and makes over 500k a year.  Anyone who makes over 500K per year would know these basic tax laws and what is going on.
       

possibly, ...or, they'd have an accountant who does, in which case they wouldn't have to think about it.  :-\
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Dos Equis on March 12, 2009, 12:33:25 PM
Any business that pays increased taxes will pass those increased costs on to consumers, so the answer is "quite a few." 
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: 24KT on March 12, 2009, 02:56:52 PM
Any business that pays increased taxes will pass those increased costs on to consumers, so the answer is "quite a few." 
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What the... How do you pass on increased taxes to the consumer? Taxes are taken from profits are they not?

I can understand passing on the increased costs of doing business, but not the increased taxes which are taken only on profits. Profits are only made after the consumer makes the purchase. Can you please explain your reasoning?
Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: Dos Equis on March 12, 2009, 03:40:21 PM
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What the... How do you pass on increased taxes to the consumer? Taxes are taken from profits are they not?

I can understand passing on the increased costs of doing business, but not the increased taxes which are taken only on profits. Profits are only made after the consumer makes the purchase. Can you please explain your reasoning?

When the general excise tax was raised on businesses in Hawaii a couple years ago, that immediately increased the cost of goods and services for consumers.  This always happens when the government raises taxes on businesses.  Anytime the government makes it more costly for businesses to operate by, among other things, raising taxes, the consumer suffers.  Taxes are a cost of doing business, borne at the end of the day by everyone up and down the income ladder. 

Title: Re: How many of your taxes on here have got raised?
Post by: 24KT on March 12, 2009, 03:52:09 PM
When the general excise tax was raised on businesses in Hawaii a couple years ago, that immediately increased the cost of goods and services for consumers.  This always happens when the government raises taxes on businesses.  Anytime the government makes it more costly for businesses to operate by, among other things, raising taxes, the consumer suffers.  Taxes are a cost of doing business, borne at the end of the day by everyone up and down the income ladder. 


OK, I see where the miscommunication has come in. Absolutely I agree an increase in the cost of doing business gets passed onto the consumer.

When the original poster posed the question, I assumed he was refering to income taxes, since he asked how many people, as opposed to how many businesses. However, notwithstanding, this is not a tax increase on consumers, ...it is an increase in their cost of living. much different. Granted the end result may be the same, consumers spending more for the same or sometimes less.