New Tax?

[Yoda]

A friend up North asked how I like our new tax in Florida. Any Idea what he could be talking about? I have not been here long enough to notice a difference.

Yoda

[Cliff]

Ask the friend what the new tax is.........

[tpop1]

Are you a smoker???

Only "New Tax" reference I could find for Florida is this info from April 2009. Hope this helps.

Posted on Friday, 04.17.09

State Senate OK's $1 cigarette-tax increase
With a 39-0 vote, the state Senate overcomes the anti-tax mantra and passes a historic increase in the state's cigarette tax.

TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Senate unanimously voted Thursday to raise the state cigarette tax $1 per pack in an historic vote on a bill that two years ago couldn't even get a hearing.

The 39-0 vote came despite intense lobbying from Big Tobacco, a stinging letter of disapproval from Republican anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist, and obvious opposition from both the governor and House Republicans.

[starflyte1]

Could it be the higher fees for licenses and car tags?

[RVRoadie]

Could it be the higher fees for licenses and car tags?

Yep, one of the most hated taxes in the country, one that keeps on taking year after year. A few years back Washington State voters revolted against high car taxes and won. Could follow here.

[Army Guy]

BUT, I would rather pay a "user" tax if I happen to use something that is taxed, instead of a state income tax that we are ALL forced to pay.

Army Guy