It’s time to end this tax and service fee madness! There are taxes, and or service fees on literally everything and it’s gotten out of control. State level and Fed level taxes are killing us. This is just a small list of taxes imposed, and while some are necessary, the majority of these are completely ridiculous. The American people have become tax slaves. It must end.
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Federal Income Tax
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State and Local Income Tax
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Capital Gains Tax
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Estate Tax
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Inheritance Tax
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Death Tax
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Self-Employment Tax
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Social Security Tax
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Medicare Tax
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Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Paid by employee and employer. REDICULOUS!
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State Unemployment Tax
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Sales Tax (even on items purchased at thrift store, which was already taxed when the item was purchased new by the original owner)
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Use Tax
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Excise Tax
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Real Estate Property Tax
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Rental home tax (labeled as a sales tax in many states) Renter pays sales tax on top of their rent price. it’s DISGUSTING!
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Personal Property Tax
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Estate Tax
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Gift Tax
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Death Tax
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Dividends Tax
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Interest Income Tax
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Capital Gains on Investments
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Corporate Income Tax
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Gross Receipts Tax
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Franchise Tax
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Business Licenses and Fees
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Hotel/Lodging Tax
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Rental Car Tax
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Resort Fee Tax
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Utility Tax
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Carbon Tax
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Plastic Tax
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Waste Management Tax
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Fuel Tax
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Vehicle Registration Tax (at time of purchase & again yearly)
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Vehicle Emission Tax (tax on high-emission vehicles to incentivize cleaner options)
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Boat Registration and Tax (tax on private boat ownership)
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Road Use Tax (on roads we already paid for with our state taxes)
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Toll Road Tax (on roads we already paid for with our state taxes)
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Electric Vehicle Surcharge
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Medical Device Tax
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Health Insurance Tax (HIT)
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Prescription Drug Tax (in some jurisdictions)
*Software Subscription Tax (tax on digital subscriptions for software or services)
*E-Commerce Tax (taxes on the sale of goods online) -
Cannabis Tax
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Soda/Soft Drink Tax
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Firearms and Ammunition Tax
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*School District Property Tax
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Student Loan Tax (interest is sometimes taxed)
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Mining Tax
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Fishing License Tax (To fish in public waterways that we were already paid for)
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Agricultural Tax
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Hotel Occupancy Tax for short-term rentals
-Environmental and Resource Taxes**
- Water Extraction Tax
- Timber Tax
- Fisheries Tax
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Tax
-Miscellaneous Local Taxes*
- Parking Tax
- Amusement/Entertainment Tax
- Pet Tax (in some jurisdictions)
- Jock Tax (applied to athletes/entertainers working in multiple states)
*Airport Parking Tax (tax on parking fees at airports)
-Consumer and Household Taxes
- Tobacco Tax
- Alcohol Tax
- Sugar Tax (on sugary foods or drinks)
- Disposable Plastic Tax (in some regions)
-Cultural and Arts Taxes
- Cultural or Arts Tax (in some areas to fund local arts programs)
- Museum Tax (for entry to cultural institutions)
- Ticket Tax (on concerts, theater, and other performances)
-Natural Resource & Energy Taxes
- Oil and Gas Tax
- Coal Tax
- Windfall Profit Tax (on large profits from resource extraction)
- Mineral Rights Tax
- Electricity Consumption Tax (applied to the consumption of electricity)
- Natural Gas Tax (tax on natural gas usage or production)
-Tourism Taxes
- Tourist Tax (on accommodations, services, or purchases made by tourists)
- Convention Center Tax
- Rental Equipment Tax (on items like ski rentals, etc.)
-Local or Regional Taxes
- District-Specific Tax (used for local funding, like transit districts or redevelopment)
- Neighborhood Improvement Tax (funds for local public works)
- Community Service Tax (to fund services like libraries or emergency services)
-Government Fee-Based Taxes
- Patent or Trademark Application Tax
- Business Formation Fees (e.g., for registering an LLC)
- Building Permit Tax
- Environmental Impact Fee
-Entertainment and Gaming Taxes
- Lottery Tax
- Casino Gambling Tax
- Sports Betting Tax
- Bingo Tax
-Retirement and Pension-Related Taxes
- Pension Fund Tax
- Social Security Disability Insurance Tax
- Retirement Withdrawal Tax (for early withdrawals from retirement accounts)
- Annuity Tax
-International Taxes
- Expatriate Tax (for citizens living abroad)
- Overseas Income Tax (on foreign earnings)
- International Transaction Tax
-Civic and Public Utility Taxes
- Public Transit Tax
- Water and Sewer Tax
- Electricity and Gas Service Tax. Services taxes are charged at high rates even if you don’t use any energy. This must be stopped.
-Tax on Digital Products and Services
- Digital Sales Tax (taxes on digital goods and services like e-books, software, etc.)
- Online Advertising Tax (applied to revenue from digital ads)
- Streaming Tax (tax on streaming services like Netflix, Spotify, etc.)
-Infrastructure Taxes
- Bridge and Tunnel Tax (charged for using toll bridges or tunnels)
- Airport Tax (added to airline tickets or airport services)
- Highway Use Tax (on vehicles using major highways or express lanes)
-Agriculture and Farming Taxes
- Farm Equipment Tax (on equipment used for farming, agriculture, or livestock)
- Agricultural Land Tax (taxes applied to farmland or related agricultural activities)
- Livestock Tax (levied on farm animals)
-Real Estate and Land Development Taxes
- Land Value Tax (tax on the unimproved value of land)
- Vacant Land Tax (tax on undeveloped or vacant property)
- Development Impact Fee (fees charged to developers to offset the infrastructure costs associated with new developments)
- Building or Construction Tax (levies on the construction of new buildings)
*Tax on Short-Term and Temporary Activities
*Temporary Worker Tax (tax on individuals working temporarily in certain roles or industries)
*Short-Term Rental Tax (taxes on income from renting properties for short-term stays, such as through Airbnb)
*Festival and Event Tax (levied on event admissions or activities during large public festivals)