Taxation upon Taxation

[Justme2]

Just when you thought the Government wouldn't or couldn't now we are going for a FLUSH TAX!!!!!!

Public Water Users Could See Flush Tax Triple While Septic Users Would Pay Double - Southern Maryland Headline News

 

[Vince]

Yep, I get to pay more for flushing my toilet into my own septic system.

 

[smilin]

Flush tax has been around for years. Now it will be doubled - at least. Plus an increase in:
Gas tax, vehicle registration, cigarettes, alcohol.
Plus an increase in what I call sleeper taxes that consumers never see until passed on by service providers:
License fees have gone up across the board.
Pension plans will now be funded by the counties....
State is pushing to make internet sales taxable.

Repeat after me:
Maryland's slogan is: "The Free State"

 

[bcp]

Yep, I get to pay more for flushing my toilet into my own septic system.

Dont worry, Im sure that when you need work on the drain field, the state will step in and pay for the work.
Might have to actually sue them for it, but I do see that being possible since the money is supposed to be for upgrades to the current system/s

At any rate, Should I have to pay out that 15k to replace equipment again, I think I will try to find a lawyer to sue the state for repairs, since Im being billed in advance for them.

 

[Pushrod]

Flush tax has been around for years. Now it will be doubled - at least. Plus an increase in:
Gas tax, vehicle registration, cigarettes, alcohol.
Plus an increase in what I call sleeper taxes that consumers never see until passed on by service providers:
License fees have gone up across the board.
Pension plans will now be funded by the counties....
State is pushing to make internet sales taxable.

Repeat after me:
Maryland's slogan is: "The Free State"

That is already the law.

 

[Pete]

Dont worry, Im sure that when you need work on the drain field, the state will step in and pay for the work.

Actually they do. There is some fund that will provide assistance for homeowners who have septic systems that fail. I know someone who's septic failed, the replacement was a $30K mound and the State of Maryland kicked in about half.

 

[Chris0nllyn]

Actually they do. There is some fund that will provide assistance for homeowners who have septic systems that fail. I know someone who's septic failed, the replacement was a $30K mound and the State of Maryland kicked in about half.

I had this done.

It's for people who are in the critical area (1,000ft. from water), and they came in, tore out the old system, put in the new system, did the start up, and maintenance for 5 years. I didn't pay a dime.

The only thing is, they need to run power and telephone out to your control panel for the system.

 

[Vince]

Dont worry, Im sure that when you need work on the drain field, the state will step in and pay for the work. Might have to actually sue them for it, but I do see that being possible since the money is supposed to be for upgrades to the current system/s

At any rate, Should I have to pay out that 15k to replace equipment again, I think I will try to find a lawyer to sue the state for repairs, since Im being billed in advance for them.

Nah, they'll just put me on public sewage when it's available and charge me for the hookup.

 

[BernieP]

simple solutions -DON'T FLUSH
Just empty the bucket outside

 

[bcp]

Nah, they'll just put me on public sewage when it's available and charge me for the hookup.

I live in fear of that day, you have to pay for the frontage when they install the drains and such in front of your propert, then you have to pay for the run from the road to the house, and you have to pay to have the well capped and drainfield removed.
I have 900ft of frontage and sit back 180ft from the road..
I would have to sell at a big loss if this ever happened to me.

 

[Lurk]

The only thing is, they need to run power and telephone out to your control panel for the system.

To allow O'Malley to know every time you flush your toilet. Kaching! once the total equals some certain limit, they'll turn off your system. IMHO, that is.

 

[pointfarm]

That makes it the "Fee State"...

 

[bcp]

To allow O'Malley to know every time you flush your toilet. Kaching! once the total equals some certain limit, they'll turn off your system. IMHO, that is.

You will need to apply for a variance anytime you get the runs.

 

[BernieP]

You will need to apply for a variance anytime you get the runs.

I heard you can apply for a coin operated device instead of a meter. That way it's just pay as you flow.

 

[Gilligan]

I heard you can apply for a coin operated device instead of a meter. That way it's just pay as you flow.

*groan*

 

[itsbob]

Flush tax has been around for years. Now it will be doubled - at least. Plus an increase in:
Gas tax, vehicle registration, cigarettes, alcohol.
Plus an increase in what I call sleeper taxes that consumers never see until passed on by service providers:
License fees have gone up across the board.
Pension plans will now be funded by the counties....
State is pushing to make internet sales taxable.

Repeat after me:
Maryland's slogan is: "The Free State"

Haven't ANY of these people in charge played Roller Coaster Tycoon??

It's like basic economics in a game.

You NEVER increase prices/ taxes to increase revenue.. NEVER!

 

[glhs837]

Yeag, but would that game allow you to give free admission to most of the players, while taking the money to pay for it from the minority? Bet if it did, these guys would be winners.

 

[MrZ06]

from now on I am going to pee in the drain at the end of my driveway.

 

[vraiblonde]

simple solutions -DON'T FLUSH
Just empty the bucket in Martin O'Malley's yard

:fixed:

 

[smilin]

Forgot about others that are in the works.
Thanks to our buddies at the local Board of Realtors:

"the proposed MD annual budget would reduce the mortgage interest deduction and the deductibility of state and local property taxes for many Maryland homeowners!"