Actually, I think property taxes are unfair. Each parcel of land is valued different and why should a land owner in Dade county pay more than Polk county? Why do land-owners have to pay anything more than those who own no land. Aside from this, RWilson is on track with my thinking. Sales tax is like a flat tax, very fair because it is the same for everyone. No loopholes to escape sales tax, even if the administrators are a bit Draconian. Think about it, even illegally gotten gains turns into good clean revenue when the money is spent and sales tax is collected. From drug dealers to clergymen, rich or poor sales tax has a set of blinders on. Just pay at the point of purchase and be happy. Don't like the tax, don't buy the item. You can truly pick and choose.
Not that I am for taxes either, they all suck..
As a seller I can tell you Florida has a 6% sales tax and every county adds their surtax. We have to track where every sale is being made. Yes there is paperwork involved. No it is not rocket science or onerous. We have been audited twice in the past 8 years and it was unpleasant both times. So please explain to me, why should a shoestring operation started in someone's living room get a pass on all the fun?
BTW, Florida is one of 7 states without a State Income Tax. If I had to pay the state any more tax I think I would be up in arms about it too. Just want everyone on a level playing field.
They could solve the internet sales tax issue or at least make it less complicated if they would allow the seller to collect and submit the sales taxes due based on the rate in the state they are in. Instead of basing the sales tax rate on the buyers location. Reciprocity between states would go a long way too.
I normally hunt for the "I agree with Destroyer button".
Not this time, but that is what makes this great forum even better.
