Cuddly Knife
01-23-2008, 07:46 PM
Taxing games? Do they tax movies, music, or reading materials?
New Mexico Considers Tax on Video Games
Video games and TV sets could be subject to a 1% sales tax in New Mexico if a coalition of environmental groups has its way.
As reported by the Huffington Post:
The tax idea, initiated by the Sierra Club, would raise an estimated $4 million a year, to fund programs aimed at giving school kids an outdoors education.
Michael Casaus, the New Mexico youth representative for the Sierra Club, referred to the tax proposal as part of the “Leave No Child Inside” movement, and said:
We believe it is such a nominal tax that consumers won’t feel it too much, especially if they are educated about where that money goes.
GameDaily reports that New Mexico legislators failed to pass a similar measure in 2007.
GP: The New Mexico proposal continues what may be a new political trend as elected officials begin to consider video games as a potential source of tax revenue.
Much has been written, of course, about Wisconsin State Sen. Jon Erpenbach’s ongoing attempt to fund a juvenile justice program via a levy on games and consoles. And the Maryland legislature considered, but ultimately rejected, a proposal to tax video game arcades last year. I just saw a news clip on this, and looked up the site. A lot of games on the news these days. Just the other day they were talking how the Wii and Trauma Center could be used to help real doctors.
"Call 1-800-doctorb. The B is for bargain!"
New Mexico Considers Tax on Video Games
Video games and TV sets could be subject to a 1% sales tax in New Mexico if a coalition of environmental groups has its way.
As reported by the Huffington Post:
The tax idea, initiated by the Sierra Club, would raise an estimated $4 million a year, to fund programs aimed at giving school kids an outdoors education.
Michael Casaus, the New Mexico youth representative for the Sierra Club, referred to the tax proposal as part of the “Leave No Child Inside” movement, and said:
We believe it is such a nominal tax that consumers won’t feel it too much, especially if they are educated about where that money goes.
GameDaily reports that New Mexico legislators failed to pass a similar measure in 2007.
GP: The New Mexico proposal continues what may be a new political trend as elected officials begin to consider video games as a potential source of tax revenue.
Much has been written, of course, about Wisconsin State Sen. Jon Erpenbach’s ongoing attempt to fund a juvenile justice program via a levy on games and consoles. And the Maryland legislature considered, but ultimately rejected, a proposal to tax video game arcades last year. I just saw a news clip on this, and looked up the site. A lot of games on the news these days. Just the other day they were talking how the Wii and Trauma Center could be used to help real doctors.
"Call 1-800-doctorb. The B is for bargain!"