Trucking company owner suing state over 'millionaires tax' says policy hits small businesses

   How else is a socialist economy supposed to work if it doesn't punish those who dare to work hard and make money for themselves except by trying to tax them into poverty?  --  Washington state’s newly signed income tax on high earners is already facing a legal challenge, with critics arguing it violates the state constitution and could hit small businesses. The measure implements a 9.9% tax on income of $1,000,000 or more for individuals and households, marking a major shift for a state that has resisted traditional income taxes. The law that established the tax was passed on March 11 and was signed by Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30.  ---  Read here about the stupidity of the state of Washington as they continue to ruin the state and lives with their moronic Socialism governing.  --- https://www.foxnews.com/media/trucking-company-owner-suing-state-millionaires-tax-says-policy-hits-small-businesses

Well, if this bothers you so much, stay in Texas.

   Here in Texas, the kind of asinine governing seen in Washington state would not even be considered - much less voted in as law. Each of the Left coast states is teeming in debt because of the idiotic leftist programs enacted by leftists morons. The ignorance and stupidity of the morons who continue to vote for more DemocRAT anti America governing is truly amazing. You can rest assured that I will stay and enjoy my life here in Texas, the home of real men and women and common sense.

Texas is a welfare state. If blue states didn't have to continuously fund the red states like Texass, they wouldn't have to run up debt.

 Once again, YOU lie -- From Google --  Texas is generally not considered a "welfare state" due to its restrictive, low-benefit social safety net and conservative political landscape that emphasizes low taxes and limited government spending. While it receives significant federal funds (ranking 3rd in total 2021 federal aid), this is primarily due to its large population rather than high per-capita spending. USAFacts USAFacts +5 Key Characteristics of Welfare in Texas: Low Cash Assistance: Texas has some of the lowest, most restrictive welfare benefits in the nation. Cash assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is difficult to obtain, with only 4 out of every 100 poor families with children receiving it in 2015. Low Per-Capita Spending: In 2022, Texas ranked 40th among states in per-capita public welfare expenditures. Focus on Federal Programs: While state-funded cash aid is low, Texas relies heavily on federal funding, with public welfare support (like Medicaid and SNAP) making up 48% of federal transfers to state and local governments. "Small Government" Focus: Texas policymakers have deliberately reduced traditional welfare programs over the last two decades.

"Texas relies heavily on federal funding."

Does Davey Dog even read the shit he posts??

What I meant when I said they are a welfare state is that they consistency get more Federal dollars back than their citizens pay in which is welfare. Texas would be a third world shit hole if they were cut off from the public teat.

All you do is bitch and moan about the folks that pay your deadbeat ass state's bills. Texas like David Miller is a taker not a maker. 

This income tax is unconstitutional and will hopefully be ruled as such.

The State Constitution requires all property taxes be uniform.

Also, without voter approval property taxes are limited to 1% of the value of the property. 

The state courts have ruled several times that monetary income is property. 

I think this tax is foolish, shortsighted, and dangerous. 

That being said it isn't socialism. In Washington State we mostly have a demand based market economy. Generally, the means of production are in private hands. 

If income tax collection is the chosen metric then the Trump administration is way more "socialist" than Washington State. 

Of course. David's continual bleating about SOOOOOCIALISM is just a stupid continuation of the Ronny Raygun meme--"them evil commies" who called themselves socialists.

It seems like you're conflating income and wealth. I don't know enough about the Washington tax proposal to say definitively which it is that's to be taxed. I would expect that taxing income isn't unconstitutional but taxing wealth is. We'll see how it goes.

The reality is that if a state doesn't have an income tax, it has to have higher other taxes to make up for it. So if this doesn't fly, you'll see an equivalent increase in gas taxes or motor vehicle registration fees. I prefer to see a progressive tax like this one if a revenue shortfall has to be addressed.

 You are full of shit and a proven liar as this current response by you affirms. Next time you post, try posting the factual truth - and not your biased and wrong liberal horse shit.