calif sales tax went up 1% plus a total of $1.40 federal tax AND $.70 state tax for a total of $2.10 has been added to a pack of cigarettes. Sellers are then taxing this whole amount which is taxing a tax.
Is this legal?
You need to be represented by an attorney skilled in these matters, though, to take advantage of any potential defenses.
Good luck to you.
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Unfortunately it is 'legal' -- morally offensive, but legal. If you look at your basic income tax payments -- you will find that the money going to the Federal Government for taxes is subject to state income taxes. Best of luck --
Joel S. Weissler
Attorney at law
Weissler Law Group
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