Are there any circumstances under which you would be okay with a tax increase on anyone?

[PBrady]

Just as the title implies:

In light of current debt ceiling talks, are there any circumstances under which you would find a tax increase on anybody acceptable in exchange for reductions in spending? This could include, but is not limited to, the ending of a tax break.

I'm curious to see what the ratio will look like.

 

[DamianTV]

It would have to be something major. Such as when cars were first invented and we didnt have roads that cars could drive on, implementing a new tax to create and maintain roads. And we have not seen anything as world changing as cars in a long long time. We should not have to pay for the inability of Politicians to manage our finances.

If our government and country operated an Honest Money System, there would be no need for the Politicians to continually try to find new ways to soak more money out of the people so they can continue to enjoy their Wars and Yachts, that we all pay for.

 

[Teaser Rate]

Yes, I believe you have to compromise if you want to get things done.

 

[pcosmar]

Yes, I believe you have to compromise if you want to get things done.

Ron Paul disagrees.



I agree with Ron Paul.

 

[nicoleeann]

we've already had thousands of tax increases over the years. It hasn't made my life any better.

 

[Ekrub]

No, but I do find it silly that religious institutions don't have to pay property taxes while everybody else does.

Edited to add: I understand they are considered a non-profit charity, and thus their tax exempt status.

 

[dannno]

I would support raising taxes on Government workers.

I voted no, but then I realized I made a mistake and should have voted yes.

 

[Rothbardian Girl]

I would support raising taxes on Government workers.

I voted no, but then I realized I made a mistake and should have voted yes.

I agree re: raising taxes on government workers (but for me, only the higher-ups, not lower-level workers like teachers). I voted "yes" for this reason.

 

[Brooklyn Red Leg]

Yes, on government workers and corporations that accept government contracts.

 

[dean.engelhardt]

Everybody should receive an war tax bill each month we are at war. We should all receive tax bill for bail-outs. When folks have to pay for sending big spenders to congress, they will think twice next time they vote.

I don't agree with a tax increase for the sole purpose of cutting a deal to lower spending.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?273120-An-Argument-to-Raise-Taxes

 

[Travlyr]

Yes, on government workers and corporations that accept government contracts.

Increase taxes? I was like "no way" ... until I saw this.

 

[Johncjackson]

No, but I do find it silly that religious institutions don't have to pay property taxes while everybody else does.

Edited to add: I understand they are considered a non-profit charity, and thus their tax exempt status.

Well, I guess I will add my 2 cents in here.. since I kinda think along the same lines. I don't support tax increases, BUT if there are loopholes or tax BENEFITS that are given to some that are not available to others, there are probably circumstances where I would support eliminating tax benefits, which could be construed as a tax "increase."

For example, if you support reducing/eliminating certain forms of corporate welfare, that could be portrayed as a tax increase.

 

[ClayTrainor]

Yes, on government workers and corporations that accept government contracts.

Dam, you beat me to it.

 

[Brooklyn Red Leg]

Dam, you beat me to it.

Heh, technically dannno beat me to it.

 

[fisharmor]

Every one of our problems can be solved with a tax increase, and only on one particular class of people.
Make the income tax rate on any job associated with the collection of taxes 150% of gross pay.
This would include H&R Block and tax lawyers, too. Not just the IRS.

 

[dannno]

Heh, technically dannno beat me to it.

Nobody ever pays attention to little old me :collins:

 

[Tarzan]

I voted YES too... taxes should be 100% on everybody who thinks social security, medicare, federal health care, DoE, Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid, etc. etc. etc... are constitutional. If they want it... let THEM pay for it.

 

[ChaosControl]

Sure.

End corporate deductions/credits. That is effectively a tax increase.

I'd also support making all income the same, as in capital gain incomes taxed at the same rates as wage income instead of making wage income earners effectively subsidize capital gains.

 

[Theocrat]

Decrease Revenue From Tax Increasers

I don't think we need any tax increases, but we should start decreasing the wages of all workers in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government by at least 10%. They've done enough damage to our economy (at the taxpayers' expense), and they have not demonstrated that they are worth the salaries we pay them anymore. Plus, we could generate enough revenue from wage decreases to start paying the interest on our debt. After all, it's for THE GREATER GOOD.

 

[Theocrat]

Like Giving Crack to a Fiend

Everybody should receive an war tax bill each month we are at war. We should all receive tax bill for bail-outs. When folks have to pay for sending big spenders to congress, they will think twice next time they vote.

I don't agree with a tax increase for the sole purpose of cutting a deal to lower spending.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?273120-An-Argument-to-Raise-Taxes

I don't agree with a tax increase in exchange for a deal to lower spending, either. I don't trust Washington, D.C. to spend our money wisely. If we increase taxes, all it does is tempt Congress to spend money on other things which will get us into more debt.