Posted by
Rich on Saturday, March 15, 2008 3:09:25 PM
Tallahassee–With
one month to go until the tax filing deadline, you may not have
received your return or even filed your 2007 taxes. The Democrat-led
United States Congress, though, has already voted to increase your
taxes for next year. Yesterday, the Democrat-led United States Senate
passed the biggest tax increase in history by passing a 2009 budget
that fails to extend President Bush’s tax cuts and includes $1 trillion dollars in discretionary spending.
“People
in Florida and across the nation are increasingly concerned about the
economy, and they want our leaders to take a new direction when it
comes to the economy that doesn’t leave the middle class behind,” noted
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer. “But U.S. Senator Bill
Nelson isn’t listening to Florida voters—instead, he is up in
Washington, joining Senators Clinton and Obama to vote for every tax
increase in sight,” said Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer.
The
Club For Growth's Andrew Roth Notes The Democrats' FY 2009 Budget Would
Result In "The Largest Tax Hike In U.S. History." "The Democrats'
FY09 budget does not extend the Bush tax cuts. As a result, Americans
are set to be hammered with the largest tax hike in U.S. history."
(Andrew Roth, "Tax Hike Impact By Congressional District," The Club For
Growth's Blog, www.clubforgrowth.org).
Bill
Nelson Joined Clinton and Obama to Raise Taxes On Individuals Earning
As Little As $31,850. "Under both Democratic plans, tax rates would
increase by 3 percentage points for each of the 25 percent, 28 percent
and 33 percent brackets. At present, the 25 percent bracket begins at
$31,850 for individuals and $63,700 for married couples. The 35 percent
bracket on incomes over $349,700 would jump to 39.6 percent." (Andrew
Taylor, "Presidential Hopefuls To Vote On Budget," The Associated Press, 3/13/08)
Clinton,
Obama and Nelson Voted Against Providing Death Tax Relief For Small
Businesses, Family Ranches And Farms By Increasing The Exemption Amount
And Lowering The Top Tax Rate. "Kyl, R-Ariz., amendment no. 4191 that
would adjust the resolution to allow for a $5 million estate tax
exemption for small businesses, family ranches and farms, and allow for
a maximum estate tax rate of 35 percent." (S. Con. Res. 70, CQ Vote
#50: Rejected 50-50: R 48-1; D 2-47; I 0-2, 3/13/08, Clinton, Obama and
Nelson Voted Nay)