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New York State Budget Relies On Entertainment Tax

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-thought-mass-would-do-it-first dept.

einer writes "Facing a budget shortfall, New York State Governor David Paterson crafts a budget that taxes iPod music downloads and other 'digitally delivered entertainment services.' On the chopping block is $700 million in school aid and $3.5 billion in health care subsidies."

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  1. Re:Taxing consumption? by electrictroy · · Score: 0, Troll

    Here's a thought: Why not just tax everyone according to this formula? yyyyy (annual earnings) - xxxxx (paid to government) == $30,000 (you keep). People earning less than $30000 would actually get a handout to make it an even $30k.

    There. Isn't that fair? A completely and totally flat tax.

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    The government is not your daddy. Its purpose is not to raid middle-class neighbors' wallets and give it to you.