It's not the government doing it.
This is a lie from fox "news" it's the tree growers association for marketing.
You people may be the most gullible on the planet, did you even read the article?
Should the Government Impose a 'Christmas Tree Tax'?
SodaHead News
2011/11/09 23:28:26
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Whether you want to call this a "tax" or not is really up to your interpretation, but the government is considering a mandatory 15-cent fee on fresh Christmas trees in order to fund a commodity brand ad campaign, sort of like the "Got Milk?" commercials that have been running since the '90s. Officials hope an ad campaign will improve the public's perception of the fresh Christmas tree industry, which has suffered in recent years. But will a Christmas tree tax make things better or worse?
The Heritage Foundation is critical of the proposed fee. David Addington, a former top aide to Dick Cheney, wrote an article for the conservative think tank claiming, "Nobody is saying President Obama doesn't have authority to impose his new Christmas Tree Tax -- his Administration cites the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996. Just because the Obama Administration has the legal power to impose its Christmas Tree Tax doesn't mean it should do so."
White House spokesman Matt Lehrich explains, "I can tell you unequivocally that the Obama administration is not taxing Christmas trees. What's being talked about here is an industry group deciding to impose fees on itself to fund a promotional campaign, similar to how the dairy producers have created the 'Got Milk?' campaign."
Betty Malone, an Oregon tree farmer with Christmas Tree Promotion Now, said, "We have good reason to believe it will be successful for our industry. We looked at what other industries have done, and how successful they've been."
Still, the administration has put the measure on hold to decide whether or not it would be a good idea. Some are worried the industry will shift the tax to consumers, charging them the extra 15 cents instead of taking the hit themselves, but the biggest argument against the fee is the fact that tree sellers would not get a choice in the matter.
The List was so big I had to shorten it.
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Court Fines (indirect taxes)
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Interest Expense (tax on the money)
Inventory Tax I
RS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Local Income Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Sales Taxes
School Tax
Septic Permit Tax
Service Charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
State Income Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Toll Bridge Taxes Toll
That is if they're honest about what they are doing.
And yes, the cost will get passed on to the consumer. But, really, most trees cost over $20. Are you not going to buy it because it costs $20.15?
Wake up, Pal. It's the money.
Who the hell would support this?
How about a Halloween costume tax?
How about a tax on American flags?
Taxation is a disincentive -Taxes on alcohol and tobacco are meant to discourage their use.
Buy a fake tree and you'll have one for decades.
Me? I don't do holidays. Every day is like the next.
and American flag tax