Category — Pelosi

Finally, Nancy Pelosi, the head of the Democrat Party put forth the National Energy plan so long and eagerly awaited. This couldn’t have come at a better time, especially for those of up in New England that heat with gas and propane. Lowering the cost of driving will help with heating the home too. Harry Reid quickly shouted support and promised quick action in the Senate.
The solution is simple and well, less than elegant.

The bestower of all things worthy, her Grand Benevolence, The Poobah of Propane, The Imparter of Gas, Madame Pelosi declared, that on July 4, 2007, this country would be free of Middle East oil shackles.

War has been waged; congressional and journalist jihadists attacked Big Oil, successfully opposing new domestic exploration and extraction, unleashing the feared WMD ethanol. It worked out well didn’t it.

As Democrats solidified their control of Congress in early 2007, the newly empowered leadership pledged to “truly declare our energy independence” by July 4, 2007.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) announced she would create a panel on energy independence, “accelerate the implementation of existing clean, energy-efficient technologies,” invest in domestic alternatives and “send our energy dollars to the Midwest not the Middle East.”

The broadcast networks – ABC, CBS and NBC – have mentioned “energy independence” more than 60 times since Pelosi first made her “Energy Independence Day” pledge in January 2007.

They haven’t declared success yet, why I don’t know. After all this is an election year.

Truthfully, I haven’t seen success on a scale like this since Khrushchev’s Five Year Plans.

I don’t think we can survive more Pelosi success ideas.

Not everyone pays all these taxes in every state; some states tax unprepared food, others like New Hampshire tax the scenic view you have from your property. To insult you further all tax, at some level, your view of the coffin lid. Politicians will look you in the eye and tell you most of these aren’t taxes, they’re fees for allowing you to exist.
This list is by no means definitive. Many more state and local “fees” are in place, limited only by the imagination of the “Elected Elite.”
I’m using $1000.00 as monthly earnings for ease of math and understanding. Also, I’m using Vermont as the basis for other taxes, which may or may not have the same rates OR even be collected where you reside. All is computed as single, no exemptions, 0 dependents

Federal Income Tax: @ 15% of gross adjusted = $150.00 X 12 = $1800.00

State Income Tax: decoupled from the Federal when Bush’s tax cuts took place. $434.00

Federal Medicare Tax: @ $1.36% of gross =$13.60 X 12 = $163.20

Social Security Tax (FICA): 15.7% of gross = $157.00 X 12 = $1884.00

The fact that the employer is paying your other half means he isn’t giving that to you in wages. You still pay it.

State Unemployment Tax (SUTA): Average $1.00 to $3.00 per month $1.75 X 12 = $21.00

Workers Compensation Tax: $25.00 X 12 = $300.00

Property Tax: My town = $1.43 per $100.00 evaluation $200,000 =$2860

Renters as well as homeowners pay this. Seriously, do you think the landlord pays your share?
Phone Fees and taxes land Line:

Federal Subscriber line charge $6.40 X 12 = $76.80

Federal Universal Service fee $0.65 X 12 = $7.80

Vermont Universal Service fund $0.24 X 12 = $2.88

Vermont State tax $1.13 X 12 = $13.56

Federal Excise tax $0.59 X 12 = $7.08

Phone Fees and taxes Cell phone:

Federal Universal Service fee $2.01 X 12 = $24.12

Vermont State tax $13.18 X 12 = $38.16

Vermont Universal Service fund $0.67 X 12 = $8.04

Regulatory Program Fee $0.96 X 12 = $11.52

Utility Taxes: $100/month electric bill 4.5% =$4.50 X 12 = $54.00

Vermont residences do not pay sales tax on energy used, they do pay an Energy Efficiency Charge, between 4.5 and 5%, funds the statewide Energy Efficiency Utility
Gasoline Tax: $0.42 cents/gal Federal and State(some states add their tax as a percentage of the per gal charge) Thought this ruling is of interest. The state will have no untaxed gasoline in cars.

At 20 MPG, 100 miles =$2.10 X 15,000 miles/year = $315.00
Vehicle License Registration Tax: for pleasure /year $60.00

Rooms and Meals Tax: Eat out once a week

$30.00 dinner for two = $2.70 = $140.40

9% on everything from coffee to the motel room. Add up all those lattes and bagels for more tax, tip optional
Here’s the annual total of those taxes I can actually figure. You need to add the sales, use and other taxes as you believe you pay them:

TOTAL: $8161.56

Your income: $12,000.00

Percentage of income paid in taxes/year: 68% of Gross

With all this the Congress wants to let the “cuts” expire and raise taxes on “only the wealthy.” Aren’t you glad to be only poor.
Extras:
Sales Tax: Charged on everything except unprepared food and first $110 of clothing, State rate is 6% with some towns adding 1% to that.
Service Charge Tax: Same rates at Sales tax. Placed on services like medical, dental, construction etc. 6% with some towns adding 1% to that.
Use tax: Buy a item out of state for $100.00, pay the sales tax there, bring it into Vermont and pay 6% use tax here.
Marriage License Tax: to make legal what you are doing now, $15.00.
Excise Taxes: Federal taxes on things like tires for the car $3.00/tire added on to the cost, don’t forget the sales tax.
The following taxes you pay when you use any middleman for work, selling or buying, shipping:
Building Permit Tax; A variable fee based on the cost of the project, gets you a piece of paper with writing on it allowing you to alter your own property.
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA
Road UsageTax
Accounts Receivable Tax
CDL license Tax
Inventory Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gross Receipts Tax
Food License Tax
Corporate Income Tax:
Luxury Taxes
Real Estate Tax
Personal Property Tax
Cigarette Tax
Dog License Tax
Hunting License Tax
Fishing License Tax
Liquor Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Inheritance Tax
Well Permit Tax