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For Immediate Release
February 28, 2008
Media Contact
Senate Democratic Leader Robert Brown
404-656-5035
House Democratic Leader Dubose Porter
404-656-5058
Georgia Democrats say No Way to 175
New Taxes by Republicans
Republican Tax Plan Undermines Education, Breaks Cities and
Counties, and Increases Taxes on Working Families and the Elderly
Atlanta – House and Senate Democrats today announced their strong opposition
to HR 1246 and HB 979 which is the Republican Tax Plan that puts 175 new
taxes on Georgia’s citizens.
“Democrats are not against tax reform. We have our own property tax cut plan
but we cannot and will not support tax reform that undermines education, breaks
cities and counties, and increases taxes on working families and the elderly in
Georgia,” said House Democratic Leader DuBose Porter (D-Dublin). “The
Republican Tax Plan puts 175 new taxes on Georgians – from grits to putting you
in the grave. The Republican tax plan is not just a new tax on food but a laundry
list of 175 new taxes that would include haircuts, auto parts, ATM fees, home
improvements – all would be taxed under the Republican Tax Plan.”
According to House Democratic Caucus Chairman Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus),
“Right now, Georgia is entering tough economic times. Families are starting to
feel the pain of the Republican recession. Republicans in Georgia have been
poor stewards of your money, and the only answer they offer is to create 175
new taxes. And what are those taxes? If you go to the barber shop of the beauty
shop, you will be taxed. If you go to a lawyer to have a will done, you will be
taxed. If you take your car to the shop, you will be taxed. If you have a death in
your family, the funeral services, the digging of their grave will be taxed. When
you go to get your taxes done, you guessed it, you will be taxed.”
“On behalf of my Democratic colleagues in the Senate, we're pleased to stand
here in solidarity with our friends in the House Democratic Caucus,” said Senate
Democratic Leader Robert Brown (D-Macon). “We Democrats outlawed taxing
groceries nearly a decade ago, and we are not about to allow the Republicans to
tax groceries now. The kitchen table should never be taxed.”
New Services Taxed Under Republican Tax Plan
The following services would be subject to state sales and use taxation effective on January 1, 2010.
Accounting Services Entertainment Legal Services
-offices of certified public accountants -theater companies -offices of lawyers
- tax preparation services -dinner theaters -title abstract and settlement offers
-other accounting services -dance companies -all other legal services
-real estate credit - musical groups and artists
-all other non-depository credit intermediation -other performing arts companies Memberships
-mortgage and non-mortgage loan brokers -sports teams and clubs -diet and weight reducing centers
-financial transactions processing, reserve, and clearing- -racetracks; other spectators sports -golf courses and country clubs
house activities -independent artists, writers, and performers -marinas
-other activities related to credit intermediation -museums - fitness and recreational sports centers
-trust, fiduciary, and custody activities -historical sites
-zoos Personal Services
Automotive Services -botanical gardens -personal care services
-general automotive repair -nature parks and other similar institutions -photo finishing laboratories (except one-hour)
-automotive exhaust system repair -amusement and theme parks -one-hour photofinishing
-automotive transmission repair -amusement arcades -translation and interpretation services
-other automotive mechanical and electrical repair and -bowling centers -consumer electronics and appliance rental
maintenance -all other amusement and recreation industries -formal wear and costume rental
-automotive body, paint, and interior repair and -RV (recreational vehicle) parks and campgrounds -video tape and disc rental
maintenance -recreation and vacation camps (except -recreational goods rental
-automotive glass replacement shops campgrounds) -all other consumer goods rental
-automotive oil change and lubrication shops -caterers -footwear and leather goods repair
-car washes -mobile food services -telephone answering services
-all other automotive repair and maintenance -photography studios -private mail centers
-general rental centers -portrait -other business service centers (including copy shops)
-motion picture theaters -travel agencies
Beauty -drive-in motion picture theaters -tour operators
-barber shops -sound recording studios; other sound recording -convention and visitors bureaus
-beauty salons industries -other travel arrangements and reservation services
-nail salons -scenic and sightseeing for land/water/other
-investigation services
Computer Installation and Repair Services -all other professional, scientific, and technical
-wired telecommunications carriers -security systems services services
-wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) -locksmiths -document preparation services
-satellite telecommunications
-telecommunications resellers Home Repairs/Renovations Pets
-all other telecommunications -solid waste collection -pet care (except veterinary)
-data processing, hosting, and related services -hazardous waste collection -veterinary services
-libraries and archives -hazardous waste treatment and disposal
- internet publishing and broadcasting and web search -solid waste landfill Real Estate
portals -other non-hazardous waste treatment and disposal -offices of real estate agents and brokers;
-custom consumer programming services -remediation services -offices of real estate appraisers;
-computer systems design services -consumer electronics repair and maintenance
-other activities related to real estate
-other computer related services -consumer and office machine repair and
- lessors of nonresidential buildings (except
maintenance
warehouses)
Contracting Services -communication equipment repair and maintenance
-Residential modelers; poured concrete foundation and
Storage
structure contractors Home Services
-local messengers and local delivery
structural steel and precast concrete contractors -architectural services
-general warehousing and storage
-framed contractors -landscape architectural services
-refrigerated warehousing and storage
-masonry contractors -engineering services
-other warehousing and storage
-glass and glazing contractors -drafting services
-packing and crating
-roofing contractors -interior design services
-lessors of mini-warehouses and self-storage units
-sliding contractors -graphic design services
-other foundation, structure, and building exterior -other specialized design services
Non Mandatory Tips for Service
contractors -cable and other subscription programming
-taxi service
-electrical contractors and other wiring installation -carpet and upholstery cleaning services; other
-limousine service
contractors services to buildings and dwellings
-plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors -appliance repair and maintenance
Transportation
-other building equipment contractors -reupholstery and furniture repair
-passenger car rental
-drywall and insulation contractors -other personal and household goods and
-passenger car leasing
-painting and wall covering contractors maintenance
-truck, utility trailer, and RV (residential vehicle)
-flooring contractors -septic tank and related services
rental and leasing;
-tile and terrazzo contractors -exterminating and pest control services
-parking lots and garages
-finish carpentry contractors -janitorial services
-motor vehicle towing
-other building finishing contractors
- site preparation contractors Landscape Services
Banking Services
- all other specialty trade contractors -building inspection services
-commercial banking
- used household and office goods moving -geophysical serving and mapping services
-savings institutions
-surveying and mapping services
-credit unions
Delivery -testing laboratories
-credit card issuing
-couriers and express delivery services -home and garden equipment repair and
-sales financing
maintenance
-consumer lending
-landscaping services
Laundry/Garments
-coin operated laundries and dry-cleaners
-dry-cleaning and laundry services
-linen supply
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