Governor proposes "beauty taxes"

[Ikari]

Governor proposes beauty taxes | WIVB.com

Hair stylists say their clients are definitely feeling the economic pinch. They fear that it will only get worse if Governor David Paterson gets his way.

John Paul Lauricella (Capello Salons) said, "People are used to paying a price with no tax, and if you throw in a tax on top of that, it would deter them from coming as often as they do."

The governor's proposed budget includes taxes aimed at a slew of services including sales taxes on hair cuts.

Lauricella said, "Another tax, our New York State residents are overtaxed as it is."

Really!? I know we're in an economic crunch, but should the cities be throwing more tax on the People because of it? If the city is in dire need of money, it can damned well cut spending, they don't need to try to emulate NYC (which according to the article already has this sort of tax). It's like California. It alone had one of the higher global GDPs and it's out of money. How is it out of money? Reckless spending. The people pay enough to the government, we're feeling a huge pinch brought in part by lack regulation and irresponsible lending practices. Government's fault, and who has to pay? We do.

Government is getting well to big for its britches and I think we're going to see that fact well demonstrated during this time of economic hardships.

 

[Harshaw]

If it moves, tax it. If it doesn't move, tax it.

 

[Renae]

Why are you so pissed off? Seriously?

This is what the people want, same thing in Cali, the people WANT this. And now they get to pay for it. I say tax em all even more, it's their choices that got them there.

 

[American]

So the governor wants to put barbers and hair stylists out of business. :shock:

 

[Captain Obvious]

I live in Northern PA, half an hours drive from the NY State border.

Since I live in the sticks, big city shopping sometimes involves driving to NY to shop - but I avoid it and drive further to a bigger town in PA.

The taxes are smothering in NY. Gas is generally 30-40 cents more expensive, sales tax is higher, forget about buying beer or wine (or cigarettes, though I don't smoke) - the cost with the added tax is unfathomable.

Now there are those freeloaders.... er, Indians and their casinos, tax-free gas and tobacco up there that you can get stuff from but I have philosophical issues with their claims to sovereignty and greed that I wouldn't buy a feather from them.

 

[Ikari]

I have philosophical issues with their claims to sovereignty and greed that I wouldn't buy a feather from them.

I have a philosophical issue with the government stealing my money for things it wasn't meant to do so that I'd go anywhere I could to avoid giving them dime 1.

 

[Captain Obvious]

I have a philosophical issue with the government stealing my money for things it wasn't meant to do so that I'd go anywhere I could to avoid giving them dime 1.

I agree up until the point where my money goes to a non-American, which is essentially what they're calling themselves by playing the sovereign card.

Even if it's based through pork and waste, I'll support Americans.

 

[Vader]

If it moves, tax it. If it doesn't move, tax it.

No, it's "If it moves tax it, if it doesn't move subsidize it"

Ronald Reagan would roll over in his grave!

 

[Ikari]

Ronald Reagan would roll over in his grave!

Reagan's party is dead and gone. The current incarnation of the GOP is nothing compared to what it once way. They're no different than the Dem's now.

 

[Vader]

Governor proposes beauty taxes | WIVB.com



Really!? I know we're in an economic crunch, but should the cities be throwing more tax on the People because of it? If the city is in dire need of money, it can damned well cut spending, they don't need to try to emulate NYC (which according to the article already has this sort of tax). It's like California. It alone had one of the higher global GDPs and it's out of money. How is it out of money? Reckless spending. The people pay enough to the government, we're feeling a huge pinch brought in part by lack regulation and irresponsible lending practices. Government's fault, and who has to pay? We do.

Government is getting well to big for its britches and I think we're going to see that fact well demonstrated during this time of economic hardships.

I propose the governor submit to a mental fitness examination.

:shock:

 

[Vader]

Reagan's party is dead and gone. The current incarnation of the GOP is nothing compared to what it once way. They're no different than the Dem's now.

Yeah... that is good point.

I miss Reagan!

 

[UtahBill]

I an not the least bit pretty, so do I get a refund, or a stimulus payment?.....:2razz:

 

[new coup for you]

the government already has a racket in the hair industry: cosmetology licenses.

They teach you basically nothing in hair school...it really doesn't matter where you go, it's a worthless endeavor pretty much across the board.

You learn how to do hair by assisting at a studio and basically being taught by the people that already work there.

So why do people go to beauty school?

Because it's illegal (in a lot of states, including NY and PA but not NJ, I think) to operate without a cosmetology license...which you can only get from...a beauty school.

And beauty schools have to...pay big piles of money to the government to be "certified".

It's bull****.

 

[GottaHurt]

Reagan's party is dead and gone. The current incarnation of the GOP is nothing compared to what it once way. They're no different than the Dem's now.

I would have agreed to this statement several weeks ago, but with Michael Steele at the helm of the RNC now, there's optimism in them thar hills.

His first order of business was to fire everyone, that was an impressive start, IMO.

Let's see how Steele pulls it together, and what role Jindal and Palin have in shaping the Republican party. Hopefully, they get back to basics.

 

[Pitwolfy]

I propose an ugly tax.

 

[danarhea]

Governor proposes beauty taxes | WIVB.com



Really!? I know we're in an economic crunch, but should the cities be throwing more tax on the People because of it? If the city is in dire need of money, it can damned well cut spending, they don't need to try to emulate NYC (which according to the article already has this sort of tax). It's like California. It alone had one of the higher global GDPs and it's out of money. How is it out of money? Reckless spending. The people pay enough to the government, we're feeling a huge pinch brought in part by lack regulation and irresponsible lending practices. Government's fault, and who has to pay? We do.

Government is getting well to big for its britches and I think we're going to see that fact well demonstrated during this time of economic hardships.

My favorite saying (forgot who said it) is that government needs to be shrunk to the size where it can fit in a bathtub, and then drowned.

As for the beauty tax, I'm not worried. I'm ugly as hell. LOL.

 

[RightinNYC]

The question I have is why barbershops and salons were exempted from charging sales tax in the first place. That seems pretty stupid to me.

So the governor wants to put barbers and hair stylists out of business. :shock:

Yes, because every other business that has ever had to pay sales tax has been forced out of business. :roll:

Why should barbers and hair stylists get special tax advantages?

 

[zimmer]

Governor proposes beauty taxes | WIVB.com
Really!? I know we're in an economic crunch, but should the cities be throwing more tax on the People because of it? If the city is in dire need of money, it can damned well cut spending, they don't need to try to emulate NYC (which according to the article already has this sort of tax). It's like California. It alone had one of the higher global GDPs and it's out of money. How is it out of money? Reckless spending. The people pay enough to the government, we're feeling a huge pinch brought in part by lack regulation and irresponsible lending practices. Government's fault, and who has to pay? We do.

Government is getting well to big for its britches and I think we're going to see that fact well demonstrated during this time of economic hardships.

That is what you call "Change".
It is the spirit of "Change".

Government knows best, you're just a drone for the state.

History clearly shows people will reduce the activity being taxed, and just as the luxury tax was imposed during The Clinton's reign, the boating industry tanked and they had to quietly repeal the tax. There will be black markets. people will skirt government penalties. Just ask Geithner, Rangel, Daschle, Killefer, Richardson... to name but a few.

Eventually we will get somebody in there that will slash taxes... but first we have to go through the Carteresque pain that is mounting. The only good thing coming from this is Obama is left standing alone holding the bag of feces. It's his... all his. It's his page in history. Obama and Marx... Obama and Chirac... Obama and Schroeder... Obama and Trudeau. What lovely company he keeps.

We know the Dems won't be affected by the tax increases... they don't pay them.

 

[new coup for you]

The question I have is why barbershops and salons were exempted from charging sales tax in the first place. That seems pretty stupid to me.



Yes, because every other business that has ever had to pay sales tax has been forced out of business. :roll:

Why should barbers and hair stylists get special tax advantages?

Because they already have to pay extortionary entry fees

 

[rivrrat]

You know... when I overextend my budget, I cut spending. I don't go try and steal money from someone else to pay my bills.

****ing government can do the same.

 

[ludahai]

If it moves, tax it. If it doesn't move, tax it.

Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman