Darkbeer
05-02-2008, 08:19 AM
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-arnold2-2008may02,0,4797854.story
As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to say publicly that he will hold the line against new taxes, his administration is laying the groundwork for a possible tax increase....
A broader levy that might affect all entertainment purchases -- including movie, theater and sporting event tickets, amusement park admissions, ski lift passes and greens fees -- could raise about $1 billion, according to state tax officials. Taxing the services of lawyers, accountants, mechanics, landscapers, hairstylists and every other service professional in the state could generate more than $8 billion, they say.
A couple of examples...
A one day Ticket to Disneyland would go from $66 to $71.25
A premium AP would go from $379 to $409, based on a 8% sales tax (some minor rounding was done)
As Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to say publicly that he will hold the line against new taxes, his administration is laying the groundwork for a possible tax increase....
A broader levy that might affect all entertainment purchases -- including movie, theater and sporting event tickets, amusement park admissions, ski lift passes and greens fees -- could raise about $1 billion, according to state tax officials. Taxing the services of lawyers, accountants, mechanics, landscapers, hairstylists and every other service professional in the state could generate more than $8 billion, they say.
A couple of examples...
A one day Ticket to Disneyland would go from $66 to $71.25
A premium AP would go from $379 to $409, based on a 8% sales tax (some minor rounding was done)