Cougrrcj

One of my car-buddies has a stepson out in Oregon -- after marijuana was legalized out there, many thousands of stoners are on the roads, so watch out! My buddy will NOT be going back!

Awl

Hell yeah dude.

Only 2 years touring, mostly country roads through small towns, but KwikTrip/KwikStar and Casey's are always a stop for chocolate milk, doughnuts, or something more substantial, depending on time of day.

indyfabz

Neither does Montana--almost. From what I recall, there are a couple of heavily touristed areas that have a 1% sales tax. One example is the Whitefish area, which is close to Glacier National Park. The money collected is spent on infrastructure improvement/maintenance to support traffic resulting from tourism.

Delaware also has no sales tax. It's so odd picking something off the shelf and being charged the price marked on the item.

stardognine

There's the real issue. It's not so much that I'm against sales taxes, especially if they support schools or roads or something useful. I just hate having to "figure" in my head, if I'm close on the full price, with whatever money I have on hand. Or dig out a calculator or smartphone.🙄 Why can't they add the tax to the price, and have THAT amount marked, as the full price? To me, that's the most sensible approach.


Hey, I don't remember this guy. --->☠️
Must be new, since iOS 13 and it's updates. 😁😉

stardognine

Just tell your car-buddy, they need to stay stoned too. That way, all those crazy people seem "normal". 😁😉

stardognine

And back onto one of the original topics, lol, I bought this can of heavy grease recently, at a yard sale. 😁 I'm pretty sure Ashland was the main gas station near my grandparent's farm, back in PA, when I was a kid. 🙂
BTW, heavy grease refers to the viscosity, or thickness, of the grease. Heavy is very thick, so better in the desert. 👍 I repacked my front hub with it this morning. Seems great, so far. 😎

indyfabz

Very labor intensive if not everything is subject to tax. Take a grocery store. In PA, prepared foods (e.g., roasted chicken, sandwiches) are subject to sales tax. Uncooked foods are not. There is also a separate tax on sweetened beverages. It's easier to simply program the register to know what is and isn't.

Cougrrcj

Sales tax is just ONE tax of the many that we pay. Many states that do not have a sales- or income tax have other ways of taxing the individual... Believe me, NOTHING is free!





Federal Income TAX


State Income TAX


Local Income TAX


Real Estate TAX


Personal Property TAX


Liquor TAX


Cigarette TAX


Estate TAX


Federal Gasoline TAX


State Gasoline TAX


State Sales TAX


Local Sales TAX


Corporate Income TAX


Federal Excise TAX


Value Added TAX


Luxury TAX


Soda TAX


Customs (duties) TAX


Individual Social Security TAX


Employer Social Security TAX


Medicare TAX





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1. State sales tax
2. Driver's license renewal fee
3. TV Cable/Satellite fees & taxes
4. Federal telephone surtax, excise tax, and universal surcharge
5. State telephone excise tax and surcharge
6. Telephone minimum usage and recurring/nonrecurring charges tax
7. Gas/electric bill fees & taxes
8. Water/sewer fees & taxes
9. Cigarette tax
10. Alcohol tax
11. Federal gasoline tax
12. State gasoline tax
13. Local gasoline tax
14. Federal inheritance tax
15. State inheritance tax
16. Gift tax
17. Bridge toll charges
18. Marriage license
19. Hunting license
20. Fishing license
21. Bike license fee
22. Dog permit/license
23. State park permit
24. Watercraft registration & licensing fees
25. Sports stadium tax
26. Bike/nature trail permit
27. Court case filing fee
28. Retirement account early withdrawal penalty
29. Individual health insurance mandate tax
30. Hotel stay tax
31. Plastic surgery surcharge
32. Soda/fatty-food tax
33. Air transportation tax
34. Electronic transmission of tax return fees
35. Passport application/renewal fee
36. Luxury & gas-guzzler car taxes
37. New car surcharge
38. License plate and car ownership transfer taxes
39. Yacht and luxury boat taxes
40. Jewelry taxes & surcharges
41. State/local school tax
42. Recreational vehicle tax
43. Special assessments for road repairs or construction
44. Gun ownership permit
45. Kiddie tax (IRS form 8615)
46. Fuel gross receipts tax
47. Waste Management tax
48. Oil and gas assessment tax
49. Use taxes (on out-of-state purchase)
50. IRA rollover tax/withdrawal penalties
51. Tax on non-qualified health saving account distributions
52. Individual and small business surtax (page 336 of Obamacare)
53. Estimated income tax underpayment penalty
54. Alternative Minimum Tax on income

    Business Taxes & Fees

55. Federal corporate income tax
56. State corporate income tax
57. Tax registration fee for new businesses
58. Employer social security tax
59. Employer Medicare tax
60. Federal unemployment tax
61. State unemployment tax
62. Business registration renewal tax
63. Worker's compensation tax
64. Tax on imported/exported goods
65. Oil storage/inspection fees
66. Employer health insurance mandate tax
67. Excise Tax on Charitable Hospitals (page 2001/Sec. 9007 of Obamacare)
68. Tax on Innovator Drug Companies (Page 2010/Sec. 9008 of Obamacare)
69. Tax on Medical Device Manufacturers (Page 2020/Sec. 9009 of Obamacare)
70. Tax on Health Insurers (Page 2026/Sec. 9010 of Obamacare)
71. Excise Tax on Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans, i.e. "Cadillac" plans
72. Tax on indoor tanning services
73. Utility users tax
74. Internet transaction fee (passed in California; being considered in other states and at federal level)
75. Professional license fee (accountants, lawyers, barbers, dentists, plumbers, etc.)
76. Franchise business tax
77. Tourism and concession license fee
78. Wiring inspection fees
79. Household employment tax
80. Biodiesel fuel tax
81. FDIC tax (insurance premium on bank deposits)
82. Electronic waste recycling fee
83. Hazardous material disposal fee
84. Food & beverage license fee
85. Estimated income tax underpayment penalty
86. Building/construction permit
87. Zoning permit
88. Fire inspection fee
89. Well permit tax
90. Sales and Use tax seller's permit
91. Commercial driver's license fee
92. Bank ATM transaction tax
93. Occupation taxes and fees (annual charges required for a host of professions)

indyfabz

Maybe there should be a tax on really long BF posts.

stardognine

Why not? They apparently tax everything else. 😉

But I get cougrr's point. I should just shuddup & be glad things aren't worser. 🙄😁😉