Let’s tax sunshine & marijuana – ideas from NY
Published: 22 November, 2009, 05:23
Edited: 22 November, 2009, 19:14
TAGS: Health, Thrills&Spills, The Resident, USA, Economy
Lawmakers in the US have proposed a new five per cent tax on cosmetic surgery. Now web journalist Lori Harfenist, known as The Resident, hit the streets for some straight-talk on what else can be taxed.
The proposed tax is to cover everything from face-lifts and breast implants to teeth whitening. It’s intended to help fund President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform.
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