Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Some States look to Tax Hybrid Drivers

John Kraus has a new Toyota Prius V hybrid wagon that he's very fond of. He's also got a new Virginia tax on it that he's none too happy about. 
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, a Republican, signed a new law last month that lowers the gas tax for everyone, but slaps a $64-per-year fee on hybrid and electric car owners to help make up for what those drivers aren't paying at the pump.
"What's not to like about getting better than 40 miles per gallon of gas?" asks Kraus. "Oh, wait — less revenue for Virginia. Well, excuse us for helping to reduce the nation's oil dependency." 
Legislation that would levy a fee or tax on greener wheels is now pending in Texas, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Arizona. A similar bill died in committee in Idaho. Washington state added a $100 registration fee in February for owners of all-electric vehicles.
Read the rest of the story HERE.

Am I supposed to feel bad for these people? I don't hear them complaining about the subsidies (tax breaks) most of them received for purchasing these vehicles.

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1 comment:

Katrina L. Lantz said...

I'm generally against extra taxes. Streamline government. That's always my answer. That's why I voted Mitt Romney, and will again in 2016.