Understanding Taxes

I think it is good that our state legislators must run every two years- I wish all who can raise taxes had to, since the year they run is the only year they will vote against raising taxes it seems. Once elected, all promises are forgotten until next election.  Douglas county is looking at a weed control board that will include a new tax even though we have done fine all these years without that new tax/board. Currently Washington State is the 9th highest taxed state and its tax freedom day was not until April 25th- only 28 days ago. (after April 25th you get to keep what you make finally)  I know I am preaching to the choir and I am sure all those running for office will agree with me, raising taxes is not the answer- (well for now),- but they will forget by October 31st- thus the video lesson above. Please tell me one candidate who promises to raise taxes if elected? The other good news prior to election day- you will seldom hear of new taxes being proposed for some strange reason. I don't care your political views really or am I trying to sway your vote- just don't tell me the min. wage must go up to pay for all these taxes- why not lower taxes instead?  I personally have not had a cost of living raise in 5 years- and am fine with that, if they would put taxes back where they were 5 years ago.

"The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that would tax Botox. When Botox users heard this, they were horrified. Well, I think they were horrified. It's difficult to tell."

 "So, it's pretty crazy. Look, we're bailing out Wall Street, we're bailing out banks, we're bailing out car companies. In fact, did you know there's a special box on your tax form this year you can check if you want a portion of your taxes to actually go to running the government?"

"We ought to thank our elected officials. They made it a lot easier for people to do taxes this year. No job, no income tax this year."

Washington currently has the 7th-highest gas tax in the nation at 55.9 cents per gallon, according to the American Petroleum Institute. If an 11.7-cent per gallon increase is approved, that would move Washington to 67.6 cents per gallon -- second behind Pennsylvania at 68.9 cents per gallon.

If the increase were to be applied Monday, the average price for a gallon of regular in Washington would go from $2.72 per gallon (6th highest in the nation) to $2.83 per gallon (3rd highest).

Along with the gas tax increase, the revenue bill would also increase car-tab fees by $15 in the program’s first year and then by an additional $8 in 2022. The classified skill examination fee for obtaining a commercial driver’s license would increase from $100 to $250

While on line, Please oppose HB 1938  to increase State Tourism! It may sound good, but you will pay for it in more costs, and even the government budget would pay more, if it passes. My last stay at a motel in Spokane had 23% in fees/taxes already on top of base rate, and who knows how many the motel passed on in its base rate as well. If the state needs tourism dollars, use the already local tourism dollars that go for things like sprint boat races and city gateway projects that benefit only a few. I am so tired of these little taxes that add up- look at your next motel bill or your phone bill- those "little" taxes add up quickly. This tax is on top of the 12.2 billion Transportation tax proposal.