"The Internet Sales Tax - It's a Tax Increase, Plain and Simple" said George Flinn, Candidate for US Senate of Tennessee
Memphis, TN (PRWEB) June 26, 2014 -- "If some leaders in Tennessee had their way, individuals conducting business online who have no physical presence or storefront in our state would be subjected to harsh regulations and increased taxes. The people of Tennessee would be paying for these increased taxes as a result. That being said, you might not be surprised that these same leaders who support the increase in taxes include our current sitting U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander, who co-sponsored S.B. 743, as well as State Representative vying for his seat, Joe Carr, has said he favors the tax being “revenue-neutral” (TN Report, May 20, 2013), which is a fancy term for supporting the internet sales tax if taxes are cut or shifted around somewhere else," said George Flinn.
“Unlike these men, I would not and will not ever support such a measure as it is a tax increase, plain and simple. Tennesseans and small businesses owners deserve better. Increasing taxes on hard working individuals who are constantly striving to make ends meet is not the answer. Rather than our State creating revenue by taxing small business owners and individuals, they should roll-up their sleeves and start cutting the budget,” said Dr. George Flinn.
“Contrary to what some say, the internet sales tax has nothing to do with states’ rights. It actually has quite the opposite affect. In states such as Oregon where they choose not to collect a sales tax, this bill would require them to collect a sales tax, despite the fact they don’t collect one, in essence stripping them of their sovereignty. It’s essentially a federal mandate,” said Dr. Flinn.
“This is a hardship on individuals who desperately want to make a better life for themselves by working hard and contributing to the economy. I have seen first hand what individuals with creativity, ingenuity, and the drive to succeed can do. The internet provides many people with the correct forum to create successful businesses, jobs, and help grow the local economy. We should be encouraging growth, not crushing the economy with harsh regulations and increased taxes,” said Dr. Flinn.
“Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to meet and help some wonderful people in my community. People like Eddie L., a gentlemen who had fallen on some hard times but had a great desire and drive to succeed. I was able to teach him how to create a business online and now Eddie owns his own business and home. This is not an isolated event and one of the main reasons I would never support such a bill. I believe that with increased taxes and regulations individuals do not have a chance to grow and flourish. Communities need a chance to succeed. This bill is nothing more than a government grab for revenue. I can proudly say I am different than Sen. Alexander and Rep. Joe Carr in that I do not support increasing taxes and burdening hardworking Tennesseans,” said Dr. Flinn.
Dr. George Flinn is the Conservative candidate running against Sen. Lamar Alexander, Tennessee’s incumbent of nearly 40 years.
For more information, please visit http://FlinnForSenate.com
Mae Yearwood, Flinn For Senate, http://www.FlinnForSenate.com, +1 901-483-7000, [email protected]
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