Here’s a thought about my previous post and taxes – The 1% sales tax increase looming before all California tax payers is a result of the 2009 state budget package – A package authored almost exclusively by Democrats, and almost universally opposed by Republicans. If you follow the political pundits, that seems pretty normal.
But now consider the sales tax refund, an effective tax decrease. It is part of the Federal Stimulus package that was authored almost exclusively by the Democrats, and almost universally opposed by Republicans. Huh? The parties switched positions?
Yes, I know much more goes into the State Budget and the Federal Stimulus, but isn’t there just a bit of humor in both parties switching positions and just opposing each other on political grounds. You’re right, that isn’t humor, that’s sad… and absurd.
And just for the record, California, at 7.25%, already has the highest state sales tax in the nation. 8.25% seems way to high!
