Readers Respond on "Global Famine" Sep 4, 2009
He predicts that these taxes will come from increased taxes on the rich presumably anyone who makes more than the particular speaker plus regressive taxes such as a national sales tax or VAT.. 1. (Scientific American)
CUPE BC: Budget Memo to Working Families: Pay More, Get Less Sep 2, 2009
"What all British Columbians expect is fair taxation. But middle class families will pay more in regressive taxes like the HST and the MSP while wealthy British Columbians will get more of the benefits from tax cuts. How is that fair?". Contact. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
James Murdoch condemns 'chilling' expansion of British state broadcaster... Aug 30, 2009
"The creationist approach is similar to the industrial planning which went out of fashion in other sectors in the 1970s," he said, adding that this approach only serves to penalise the poor with "regressive taxes and policies like the licence fee and digital switchover". There was some clear self-interest in Mr Murdoch's speech. (The Drudge Report)
Argentina Vetoes Agriculture Export Tax Cuts, Fueling Farmer Objections Aug 26, 2009
Congresss intentions to reduce the impact of the most regressive taxes in the face of the worst climatic emergency in the last 100 years, which continues in parts of the country, shouldnt be doubted, four farm groups said in a joint letter to Fernandez last night. Argentine farmers harvested 13. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Greens say, 'repeal the sales tax hike' Jul 30, 2009
The only real solution to the state s chronic budget crisis is for us to roll back the regressive taxes and fill any gaps with progressive measures that have been too long ignored. Loading commenting interface. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Letters for Sunday, July 26, 2009 (841) Jul 27, 2009
Now, considering the GE tax is passed to all consumers on virtually all items, including food and medical, it is one of the most regressive taxes there is. It puts a proportionally higher load on lower income folks who need to purchase food just as much as the rich do. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Brownsberger: Legislative leadership Jul 9, 2009
He started out against the gas tax, did nothing with transportation reform for two years, proposed a toll increase, proposed a gas tax and a variety smaller regressive taxes. Finally, sensing the justice and political power of the Senate position, he did a complete somersault and began battering "the Legislature" in every forum possible, positioning himself as the outsider demanding "reform before revenue." In fact, legislative leadership had already defined an agenda that would lead to reform... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Cap and Charade Jul 3, 2009
Why are we on the precipice of one of the most regressive taxes ever passed, you say. Global warming and energy independence, we are told. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Editorial: What happened to open government? Jul 1, 2009
And while on the subject wouldn t it have been nice to have a public hearing or two on such matters as increasing the sales tax and other regressive taxes in the middle of a recession before thrusting it onto the public. Loading commenting interface. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Phil Ting: Corporate loopholes make Prop. 13 crippling for state Jun 21, 2009
California now has some of the highest sales taxes and other regressive taxes because our property taxes have dropped into the lowest one-third of all states. Proposition 13 didn't normalize our revenue stream or help our state invest in the future. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Voters don't want dire cuts; they want leaders to get it right May 20, 2009
And it didn't help that the budget deal gave billions in tax breaks to big corporations while working families were stuck with a bundle of regressive taxes and cuts to education and other critical services. There will be ample debate about why voters from across the political spectrum rejected Sacramento's proposed budget fix, but there is no credible evidence that they wanted to see vital investments and programs hit with $21 billion worth of Draconian cuts. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
The tax no one wants to talk about May 17, 2009
But that's exactly what more regressive taxes - such as a sales or cigarette tax - do. They ask those who can least afford it to pay more. (Boston Globe)
Not just the party of no, the party of hell, no! May 11, 2009
When those didnt work, they raised other taxes, regressive taxes, rather than take the advise of their own appointees and raise the top income tax rates. Obama will be seen trying one thing or another as one thing works and another fails. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
House speaker a Republican at heart? Apr 28, 2009
I see a pattern emerging here: Both the sales tax and gambling revenue are considered regressive taxes, disproportionately putting the burden on the poor. By contrast, the income tax would spread the burden more equitably, especially if, say, the income tax were raised to 6 percent on income over $40,000. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
REFORMS TO SOFTEN THE TAX-HIKE BLOW Apr 2, 2009
And these regressive taxes (especially property taxes) are unfairly levied without regard to ability to pay. While our combined state taxes are actually about the national average, our combined state and local taxes are the highest in the nation. (New York Post -- Opinions)
To WU leaders, Metro cutbacks mean more than tougher travels Mar 30, 2009
They balked that levying regressive taxes during a recession would harm lower income residents pocketbooks. They also disliked using tax money for an agency fraught with past leadership troubles. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Chocolate tax 'may fight obesity' Mar 12, 2009
Julian Hunt, of the Food and Drink Federation, said: "Introducing regressive taxes on the foods that consumers love would result only in lighter wallets, not smaller waists - particularly as we already have to pay VAT on all our chocolate purchases. "While good for grabbing headlines, there is no evidence to suggest that such 'fat taxes' would actually work in reality. "Indeed, when the BMA debated a similar motion in 2003 its members voted against such an idea on the grounds that such a... (BBC News -- UK)
REGION: New taxes may offset stimulus benefit Feb 15, 2009
"Those are both very regressive taxes," Cox said. "No matter what your income level, you end up paying the same.". (North County Times)
