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Saturday, October 06, 2007

You Know This Is True...

At first I thought this was funny...then I realized the awful truth of it. Be sure to read all the way to the end!

Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.

Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.

Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.

Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.

Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries, then
Tax his tears.

Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass

Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.!

Then tax his coffin ,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.

Put these words
upon his tomb,
" Taxes drove me to my doom.."

When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon) Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
! Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreatio nal Vehicle Tax
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
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago,and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We 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? Can you spell "politicians!"

And.... I still have to "press 1"
for English.

I hope this goes around THE USA at least 100 times.

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posted by LadyIrene @ 10/06/2007 01:14:00 PM 0 comments

Sunday, September 23, 2007

For lease: I-75? It's in the works

(AP) -- One of the many ideas under consideration as a way to help the state save money without raising taxes is a vague plan floated by Gov. Charlie Crist to lease some Florida toll highways to private vendors.

Among the roads that could be leased are the Alligator Alley stretch of Interstate 75 across the Everglades, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge across Tampa Bay and others.

Crist envisions the possibility of a long-term lease that would allow private companies to run the toll plazas and do the maintenance on the highways. The companies would then be allowed to raise tolls, although there would be a limit.

Records of discussions on the issue cited in a story Saturday in the Orlando Sentinel show that Alligator Alley between Naples and Fort Lauderdale would probably be among the most likely candidates for such a lease. The state has estimated it could raise between $504 million and $1.3 billion by leasing it to private investors.

Crist has said repeatedly that it could be a good deal for the state.

''I'm just trying to be innovative and not raise taxes,'' the governor said. Article.

[At the bottom of the article is how. I can see the outcry. This actually would be a sneaky way to have us pay, if not called 'tax' Watch for language in comments. And again a way Florida would become too expensive to live here or we would find another way to cross to the other coast. Remember that plane some complained cost more than the simple ride across I75? Change your mind? Still it is only $5. ... LI]

But in all those scenarios, the tolls would likely go up. The estimates envision companies providing more revenue to the state if they are allowed to raise tolls more. For example, if the state wants the maximum $1.3 billion return on the Skyway lease, it would have to allow a vendor to raise the toll from the current 75 cents to $5.
State Transportation Department spokeswoman Pam Griffis called all the proposals ``very, very, very preliminary.''
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Information from: Orlando Sentinel, http://www.orlandosentinel.com/

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Posted 9/22

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Thursday, June 28, 2007

Q & A: Here’s how changes in Florida's property tax law affect you

By Mark Hollis and Linda Kleindienst Tallahassee Bureau Posted June 27 2007

TALLAHASSEE -- Have questions about what the Legislature's vote to reduce property taxes means? Join the club.

In recent days, you've been blitzing us with calls and e-mails to ask: How much will be cut from my tax bill this year? How should I vote on the so-called super homestead exemption Jan. 29? Do I have to give up Save Our Homes?

The jury is still out on the fate of the proposed constitutional change in the homestead exemption. But the answers to many of your other questions about what state legislators have done are clear.

Q. What happens now that Gov. Charlie Crist has signed the legislation to start the first phase of property tax breaks?

A. Most cities, counties and special taxing districts will be required to freeze tax collections at current levels, then make an additional cut, ranging from 3 percent to 9 percent. School districts are exempt.

Q. When will I find out how much I will save?

A. County property appraisers send a truth in millage, or TRIM, notice to all property owners in August. This notice is not a bill. Tax bills typically don't arrive until November. But the notice will tell you the taxable value of your property and the estimated taxes from each local taxing authority, for example the County Commission, cities and the School Board. The notice will also tell you when and where these authorities will hold public meetings to discuss their proposed budgets and set your final tax rates.

Q. How much will most people save?

A. On a statewide average, the initial property tax reduction should be $174 for homeowners, $199 for owners of non-homestead residential property and $944 for owners of commercial property. The exact amount depends on a property's value and location.

Q. Can local governments override the rollback and revenue cuts?

A. Yes. But it would take a two-thirds majority of the city or county commission, or in some cases a unanimous vote.

Q. What happens after this year's tax cut? Can taxes go up again?

A. Local governments will have to limit future growth in tax collections to the rate of personal income growth in Florida. But local governments will be able to increase their budgets in other ways. New properties can be added to the tax rolls, increasing local revenue. Cities and counties also may find other approaches to pay for local services, such as increasing fees on new home construction.

Q. What about the proposed constitutional amendment to create a "super-sized" homestead exemption?

A. On Jan. 29, voters will be asked whether to create the new tax exemption, which would eliminate an estimated $16 billion in property taxes during its first five years. The exemption would become part of the state constitution and go into effect only if 60 percent of voters agree.

Q. How would the new exemption work?

A. Permanent Florida residents are currently eligible for a $25,000 homestead exemption (meaning that much of a house or condo's value cannot be taxed), as well as Save Our Homes protections that limit increases in a primary home's taxable value to 3 percent a year. If voters approve the new exemption, property owners will have to make a one-time choice between keeping the existing benefits or taking the super exemption.

Q. What if I opt for the larger exemption?

A. Then you'd give up your Save Our Homes tax cap and the $25,000 standard exemption. You would become eligible for a new exemption that shields 75 percent of a home's value from taxation, up to $200,000. If your home is worth more, the new exemption would also eliminate taxes on 15 percent of its value between $200,000 and $500,000. The minimum exemption would become $50,000.

Q. What if my home is worth more than $500,000?

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