No one likes paying taxes or following tax laws. However, if
all you’re having to follow are basic tax laws, count yourself lucky. You could
be following one of the craziest tax laws to ever exist. And, trust us, there
are some really bizarre ones!
The Jock Tax
Did you know that many states have what is referred to as a
“jock tax?” That’ s just a nickname, but this tax goes against athletes,
performers, and entertainers. And, while
those who have to pay it may hate it, the money earned brings in a lot of money
to the states that enforce it.
California was the very first to impose this tax in 1991.
Michael Jordan was famously subjected to this tax, which is still in existence
in many states today.
The Cow Gas Tax
If you live in Ireland or Denmark, you’ll have to pay a tax
for your cow’s gas. The reasoning behind this tax is that cow flatulence can
lead to global warming, and the countries seem to think it’s the cow owners’
responsibility to make up for it.
The Blueberry Tax
Do you like blueberries? You might not if you live in Maine
and have to pay a blueberry tax!
The production of wild blueberries comes with a tax, keeping
them from being overharvested. While paying the tax might not be fun, it’s
actually a smart move on the state’s part since it helps protect its lucrative
blueberry industry.
The Online Ad Tax
In France, some online ads get taxed, which can earn huge
sums for the country. Right now, ads that appear on Google, Digg, Facebook,
Microsoft, Yahoo!, and AOL, among others, are all taxed.
What’s more is that there’s a lot of speculation that these
taxes could one day exist worldwide.
Looking at these crazy taxes, those average everyday taxes
you have to pay don’ t seem so bad now, do they?
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