Text of N.C. Senate Bill 202 - Tax Increases!
Senate Bill 202, among other things, contains many tax increases for us in the Tar Heel state, to wit:
- Increase top income tax brackets to 8.25% and 8.5% (currently 7.75%)
- Raise the State sales tax from 6.75% to 7%
- Apply sales tax to repairs, warranties, installation, movies, athletic events, amusement events/activities, courier and delivery services, and internet sales.
- Require Limited Liability Companies to pay a franchise tax.
- Increase the liquor tax by 1.5%.
You may wish to contact the following Legislators to let them know how you feel about this proposed law:
Representative Paul Luebke (Chair of the House Finance Committee)
(919) 733-7663
Senator David Hoyle (Chair of the Senate Finance Committee)
(919) 733-5734
If you don't support the bill, there's a petition to sign. Make some noise, people!
This is a very difficult period for a lot of people, especially for those who are unemployed. I guess they are the ones being hit the hardest by this bill. Nevertheless, the state has to gather some many from somewhere to continue paying unemployment aid. So there is a vicious circle we are spinning in right now...