Unstated in California Assemblywoman Toni Atkins’ proposed new annual $52 DMV driving “fee” for infrastructure is the bogus assumption that Californians pay too little taxes. False.
Consider:
* CA has by FAR the highest state income tax rate.
* The highest state capital gains tax rate (2nd highest combined capital gains rate in the WORLD).
* The highest state sales tax rate.
* The highest gasoline and diesel taxes.
* The 10th highest homeowner property taxes.
* The 6th highest state corporate tax rate.
* The 2nd highest insurance premium sales tax rate (only 7 states even CHARGE such a tax).
* Traffic ticket “fees” that are over TRIPLE what other states charge.
www.TinyURL.com/CA-vs-other-states
CA state and local governments are AWASH in funds, but the Big Spenders will always claim that they need MORE. Tax dollars are fungible. By raising taxes for roads, that frees up EXISTING tax dollars to spent on Sacramento’s top priority — higher pay and bigger pensions for government workers. And yes, that IS the Democrat leadership’s top priority.
BTW, does anyone in their right mind think that this new tax will STAY at $52? This the FIRST YEAR’s tax. Rest assured that, if implemented, this tax will increase annually at a brisk pace.
Don’t buy into the “mo’ money” mantra. Insist on smarter spending of what we ALREADY pay. Reject this new tax.