Final-Fan said:
Superman4 said:
I do not believe we should have to pay property tax, if we own the land outright why do I still need to pay the goverment? Sales tax is fine but I dont believe in extra sales tax based on type of goods. Take Tobacco and gas for instance. A simple sales tax on all goods would be better IMO.
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But you have to pay sales tax with the same money that you also pay income taxes on! How is that conceptually not the same sort of double taxation that you claim as one of the main reasons for your opposition to the estate tax?
IMO it can sometimes make sense to tax particular things at different amounts, although I think this power should be used sparingly. Take gas and tobacco, for example. The gas tax is devoted to helping pay for the roads most of that gas is being used on and other transportation related things, but I would welcome debate over whether it's really necessary to have a special tax for that reason. Tobacco is if I am not mistaken taxed specifically to discourage the use of that product. Additionally, it is judged to come with a high cost to society so we tax it not only to discourage it but also to get back some of the cost that society is saddled with as a result of its use.
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I really dont like any tax but understand its needed to some extent . Sales tax at a fixed rate would be ok. In California the sales tax fluctuates so much from city to city its insane. Also, that "gas" tax that is supposed to go to roads doesnt end up making it to them . IMO If I want to sell a product that people want and knwo the risks of using, the goverment should not be able to tax me out of business.
