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      BREAKING NEWS!!! GRANHOLM TO PROPOSE $1.5 BILLION SALES TAX HIKE ON STRUGGLING TAXPAYERS!!!


      By Nick, Section News
      Posted on Wed Feb 07, 2007 at 03:00:23 PM EST
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      Remember, boys and girls, you heard it here first... Jennifer Granholm is at this very moment briefing key legislative leaders on a part of her proposed tax hike.

      This isn't the whole kit and kaboodle, mind you, there's still more to come.

      But today's briefing is covering her proposal to place a brand new 2% sales tax on services in the state of Michigan.

      Nevermind that other states have tried taxing services and gone on to overturn the tariffs immediately...

      And nevermind that the already struggling service industry is the most portable in the state.  All many of them have to do is unplug their computers and head for the border...

      The following is a list compiled by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, an organization that's been aggressively pushing this tax hike for years.  

      Grab your wallets and hold on tight!

      H = services primarily purchased by households
      H/B = services commonly purchased by households and businesses

      Lawn and garden-related services
      H/B Landscaping and gardening
      H/B Lawn care (chemical/fertilizer treatment)
      H/B Lawn mowing
      H/B Lawn installation (soil prep, seeding, sod)
      H/B Tree and shrub care (incl. trimming and removal)
      H/B Landscape architect services

      Pet-related services
      H/B Veterinary services (doctors, hospitals)
      H Horse boarding and training
      H Kennels
      H Pet grooming
      H Pet sitting/walking services
      H Pet training (incl. classes)

      Personal transportation and related services and rentals
      H/B Charter bus/limo/plane/boat - short-term rentals and long-term leases (with or without driver/pilot/crew)
      H/B Car/truck/van/motorcycle/RV/ATV/trailer -- short-term rentals and long-term leases (incl. misc. charges)
      H/B Bus/train/limo/subway tickets and fares (local, inter-, and intra-state)
      H/B Airline tickets (for info. only; sales taxation barred by federal law)
      H/B Taxi fares
      H/B Personal chauffeurs services (separate from vehicle rental)
      H/B Personal pilots services (separate from plane rental)

      Storage and moving services
      H/B Auto storage (including fees for long-term garage and parking spaces)
      H/B Parking garage fees (short-term)
      H/B Personal plane hangaring/parking fees
      H Marina services (docking/storage/seasonal removal, etc.)
      H Household goods storage (including self-storage fees)
      H Fur/clothing storage
      H Household goods moving services
      H Vehicle transport services (including drive-away)
      H/B Delivery/shipping/handling charges (purchased goods)
      H/B Packing/crating/shipping charges (outgoing shipping, e.g., gifts)
      H Gift wrapping services
      H/B Messenger/courier services (personal use)
      H/B Private shipping/mailing charges (e.g., FedEx, UPS)
      H House/mobile home moving services

      Residential utility services
      H Electricity
      H Natural gas
      H Water
      H Sewer
      H Refuse removal/hauling/dumping

      Telecommunications and related services (incl. monthly fees and one-time charges)
      H/B Local telephone service
      H/B Interstate/international telephone service (including calling plan fees)
      H/B Mobile telephone service (incl. monthly fees, airtime charges, roaming charges, long-distance charges)
      H/B Paging service
      H/B Caller ID, call forwarding, voice mail, 3-way/conference calling, and similar enhanced phone services
      H/B Internet access service
      H/B Faxing services
      H/B DSL/ISDN service
      H Prepaid telephone calling cards

      Financial and insurance services
      H/B Service charges of banking institutions (miscellaneous)
      H/B Safe deposit box rental charges
      H Bill paying services (fee and commission)
      H Investment counseling/financial planning/portfolio management
      H/B Mutual fund management fees
      H/B Credit and debit card fees (incl. annual membership and usage fees)
      H/B Stock brokerage fees/commissions
      H/B Insurance services (life, real property, auto, etc.)
      H/B Imputed brokerage service value of loans and deposits in depository institutions
      H Fees/commissions for check cashing, money orders, travelers checks, money wiring

      Personal care services
      H Hair care
      H Hair removal
      H Nail care
      H Day spa services (facials, makeovers, etc.)
      H Massage services
      H Tanning parlors
      H Weight loss salons and counseling
      H Tattoo and piercing services

      Miscellaneous personal services
      H Dating services
      H Personals advertising
      H Miscellaneous advertising for personal purposes (e.g., items for sale, positions wanted)
      H Household errand/"personal shopper"/gift consulting/management consulting services
      H Child day care services
      H Adult day care services
      H Baby-sitting services (casual)
      H/B Photocopying/printing services
      H Taxidermy services
      H Custom butchering services
      H/B Bodyguard services
      H Escort services

      Home cleaning and maintenance services
      H General house cleaning services
      H/B Carpet cleaning services
      H/B Window cleaning services
      H/B Floor cleaning services
      H/B Upholstery/furniture cleaning services
      H Swimming pool/hot tub cleaning and maintenance services
      H Septic maintenance services
      Ductwork cleaning services
      H Gutter cleaning services
      H/B Snow removal services
      H Chimney cleaning services
      H/B HVAC maintenance services
      H Radon and other home environmental testing services
      H/B Pest control services
      H Condominium/co-op maintenance fees
      H Water softening/conditioning services
      H/B Interior decorating and design services
      H Home security system consulting, installation, and monitoring
      H Closet/storage design consulting services

      Clothing-related services
      H Diaper service
      H Laundry and dry cleaning and pressing services, coin-operated
      H Laundry and dry cleaning and pressing services, non-coin-operated
      H Shoe repair
      H Shoe shining and dyeing
      H Alterations, repairs, dyeing, and imprinting of clothing and accessories
      H Original tailoring of clothing
      H Jewelry repair/cleaning/custom design and fabrication

      Education-related services
      H Personal instruction (formal classes and one-on-one; see separate list for examples)
      H School and university tuition, room and board charges, student fees
      H College and private school admission and financial aid counseling
      H Test preparation classes
      H Private tutoring services
      H Private testing services
      H Summer camp tuition and fees

      Miscellaneous professional services
      H Funeral and related services
      H/B Accounting/tax preparation
      H/B Legal services (wills, estate planning, accident defense, etc.)
      H/B Notary services
      H/B Private investigator services
      H/B Computer consulting/trouble-shooting/data restoration services
      H Personal property appraisal services
      H Art conservation/restoration services to individuals
      H Art/antique collecting advisory and brokerage services
      H Commissions on auction purchases/sales (brokerage service)
      H Career counseling and resume preparation services
      H Debt counseling services
      H/B Commercial art, graphic design, calligraphy, printing services (e.g., resume and invitations)
      H Personal/professional coaching services

      Admissions/amusements/recreation/travel-related services
      H Pari-mutuel racing events
      H Amusement parks and fairs - admissions, rides, and games
      H Admission charges/fees for participant sporting/game facilities (see separate list)
      H Coin-operated mechanical amusements (video games, pinball, karaoke, etc.)
      H Admissions to school and college sports events (incl. season tickets, "skybox" rentals, etc.)
      H Admissions to professional sports events (incl. season tickets, "skybox" rentals, etc.)
      H Admissions to movies
      H Admissions to cultural events/venues (see separate list)
      H Admissions to boat, car, computer, craft, etc. shows
      H Lottery tickets
      H Other gambling admission and misc. charges
      H Health club memberships and fees
      H Recreational/scenic transportation (see separate list)
      H Memberships (dues, initiation fees, etc.) in sporting clubs and teams (tennis, golf, swimming, baseball, etc.)
      H Memberships (dues, initiation fees, etc.) in book and music clubs
      H Misc. memberships (dues, initiation fees, etc.) in sororities, neighborhood assns., social clubs, AARP, etc.
      H Memberships in buying clubs and coops (e.g., Costco)
      H Cable/satellite TV and radio (monthly, pay-per-view, installation, and misc. fees)
      H Ticket broker services
      H Fees for online gaming, entertain. and info. services and downloadable "digital goods"(see separate list)
      H 900 number telephone information and entertainment services
      H Services of DJs, musical performers/bands, dancers, other performers for adults
      H Services of children's' performers (clowns, magicians, entertainers, puppeteers, storytellers, etc.)
      H Psychic/fortune teller/astrologer services
      H Admission fees/cover charges for nightclubs and bars
      H/B Services of photographer/videographers (studios and traveling)
      H/B Photo finishing
      H Media conversion services (e.g., videotape to DVD)
      H/B Wedding/party/event planning services
      H/B Catering services
      H/B Services of private party waiters, bartenders, etc.
      H/B Hotel/motel/inn/cabin room rentals
      H Complementary meals and hotel rooms at gambling casinos
      H Campground and RV park rental charges
      H/B Services of travel agents (fees and commissions)
      H Services of tour operators (fees and commissions)
      H/B Reservation services
      H Services of waiters compensated through tips
      H Served meals/prepared foods (restaurants, takeout, street vendors, etc.)

      Personal property leases and rentals (other than vehicles)
      H Musical instruments
      H Sporting goods (skis, bicycles, camping equipment, etc.)
      H/B Hand and power tools
      H/B Gardening tools and equipment
      H Tables/chairs/dishes/party-related equipment and appliances
      H Dance floors, party tents, "moon bounces," etc.
      H Furniture, appliances, home electronics
      H/B Computers and peripherals
      H Miscellaneous personal property rentals
      H Luggage cart rentals at public transit facilities
      H Tuxedo/clothing/uniform/costume rentals
      H Video tape/DVD/video game rentals
      H VCR/DVD/Video game equipment rentals

      Misc. repair/installation/fabrication services (other than residences, vehicles, & clothing)
      H Furniture and upholstery repair and refinishing
      H Appliance repair (kitchen, laundry, vacuum, etc.)
      H Home entertainment equipment repair
      H Sporting goods repair (e.g., racket re-stringing, bike, gun repair)
      H/B Computer repair, hardware upgrading, maintenance
      H Camera and video equipment repair
      H Musical instrument repair
      H Piano tuning
      H Sharpening services
      H Watch/clock repair
      H Picture/artwork framing
      H Product assembly/installation services (e.g., furniture, jungle gyms, gas grills, computers, stereo systems)
      H Service/extended warranty contracts on personal property
      H Custom fabrication services (furniture, cabinets, shelving, window treatments, pillows, sporting goods, etc.)

      Medical and related services
      H Services of doctors and dentists
      H Home nursing services
      H Medical testing services
      H Psychologist/social work/counseling services
      H Optometrists
      H Nutritionists/dieticians
      H Occupational/physical/massage/speech therapy
      H Alternative medicine practitioners (e.g., acupuncture, chiropractors)
      H Hospital services
      H Nursing home services
      H Specialized facilities (substance abuse, hospice, dialysis, etc.)
      H Nursing home/elder care consultants
      H Rent/fees for assisted living facilities
      H Rental of medical equipment for home use

      Vehicle repair and maintenance services
      H/B Auto/motorcycle/RV/ATV repair and maintenance services (engine, transmission, body, tire, etc.)
      H/B Boat repair and maintenance services
      H/B Airplane repair and maintenance services
      H/B Auto/boat/plane cleaning and waxing services
      H/B Auto washing and waxing (coin op)
      H/B Auto and boat road service, towing, and removal and disposal of wrecked vehicles
      H/B Auto/boat/plane rustproofing, painting, other exterior maintenance and customization
      H Car audio installation and repair
      H/B Auto locksmith services

      Residential construction/renovation/repair services
      H Locksmith services
      H Architectural services
      H Consulting engineer services
      H Gross charges of a general contractor for labor or for total job
      H Skilled trades services (original construction, renovation, and repair; see separate list)
      H Basement waterproofing services
      H Floor refinishing
      H Site excavation and grading
      H Well drilling and maintenance
      H Rental of construction equipment

      Housing and real estate-related services
      H Real estate agent fees/commissions (buyers' and sellers' agents)
      H Real estate title search services
      H Real estate appraisal services
      H Real estate surveying services
      H Real estate inspection services
      H Real estate advertising
      H Escrow agent services
      H Apartment search and roommate matching services
      H Loan "points", lock-in fees, other loan-origination fees
      H Residential rentals
      H Trailer park site rentals

      Examples of personal instruction (formal classes and one-on-one)
      Musical instruments/voice
      Dance
      Yoga, aerobics, etc.
      Personal trainers
      Ceramics/painting/sculpture/crafts
      Cooking
      Woodworking
      Auto repair
      Driving
      Sailing
      Flying
      Sports (e.g., golf, tennis, fencing, martial arts)
      Computer and computer software use
      Misc. adult-education-type courses (investing, retirement planning, public speaking, travel, etc.)

      Examples of cultural events/venues for which admission might be charged
      Theater, music, dance, ice show, circus, etc. performances
      Museums (public and private)
      Historic houses and gardens
      Natural sites and parks
      Guided tours/walks

      Examples of participant sports/game facilities/services for which admission fees may be charged
      Golf (courses, driving ranges, miniature)
      Batting cages
      Climbing walls
      Skating rinks
      Shooting ranges
      Horse stables/pony rides
      River rafting
      Tennis courts
      Squash and racquetball courts
      Bungee-jumping
      Ski lifts
      Swimming pools
      Sky diving
      Parasailing
      Fishing charter boats
      Services of hunting/fishing/climbing guides
      Bowling alleys
      Billiards parlors
      Laser tag
      Paintball
      Go-carts

      Examples of recreational/sight-seeing transportation
      Train rides
      Boat rides
      Chair lifts/gondolas
      Bus/limo/van/jeep rides
      Dinner cruises
      Helicopter, balloon, plane, glider rides

      Examples of online entertainment and information services
      Online gaming services
      Online music access services
      Downloadable music and video
      Adult content sites
      Gambling sites
      Online newspaper and magazine subscriptions and archives
      Online databases and information (financial, current stock prices, genealogy, etc.)
      Downloadable software
      Downloadable articles (pay-per-view)

      Examples of skilled residential construction/renovation/repair services
      Carpentry
      Painting/staining/deck treatment, etc.
      Wallpapering
      Plumbing
      Drywall/plaster
      Masonry/cement/stucco/driveway
      Roofing
      Electrical
      Heating and air conditioning
      Flooring installation
      Custom cabinetry making/installation
      Swimming pool
      Fencing
      Tile/marble/countertops

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      UH-OH.... (none / 0) (#1)
      by Gorothbarwen on Wed Feb 07, 2007 at 03:09:39 PM EST
      OH NO! OH NO! OH NO!  What are we going to do?  I know, pray REALLY hard that this thing doesn't go through!  oh no......

      tax funding which doesn't exist... (none / 0) (#2)
      by Cheetorbolt on Wed Feb 07, 2007 at 04:43:28 PM EST
      Can one fairly expect Michigan's economy (already 49th worst in the U.S.)to ask taxpayers for another $3,000,000,000? If you ask me, that's a lot of Susan B. Anthony's! Even 1 and a half billion is a lot, but we don't get to stop there.

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