Indiana gas tax going up, again

[scout5]

Our dear state government officials deemed it appropriate to raise taxes yet again. Fuel tax is going up again July 1st. Yea for our republican legislators and our republican governor. I wouldn't vote for my own mother if she ran for office as a democrat and I'm beginning to think the same of republicans. They pass more and more taxes and more and more restrictions on what Hoosier adults can do. Two wings of the same bird, one is just trying to fly faster.

 

[Cavman]

Our dear state government officials deemed it appropriate to raise taxes yet again. Fuel tax is going up again July 1st. Yea for our republican legislators and our republican governor. I wouldn't vote for my own mother if she ran for office as a democrat and I beginning to think the same of republicans. They pass more and more taxes and more and more restrictions on what Hoosier adults can do. Two wings of the same bird, one is just trying to fly faster.

Yep..They're all addicted to our taxes. The only good thing they did was constitutional carry.

 

[Cavman]

I've heard time and time again the extra tax was for our roads. Wonder why we pay registration every year and a sales tax on the gas. Why did we need the excise tax?

 

[COOPADUP]

Leave it to them to hit the consumer below the belt in today’s economy.
What ever happened to taxation without representation?

 

[Kurr]

You are represented by "leaders" who will set rules as they see fit.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Our dear state government officials deemed it appropriate to raise taxes yet again. Fuel tax is going up again July 1st. Yea for our republican legislators and our republican governor. I wouldn't vote for my own mother if she ran for office as a democrat and I beginning to think the same of republicans. They pass more and more taxes and more and more restrictions on what Hoosier adults can do. Two wings of the same bird, one is just trying to fly faster.

There was no new tax passed. The sales tax adjusts monthly based on average prices, always 7%. Average prices are up, sales tax is up just like every other good that you pay sales tax on.

This has been the law since 2014.

 

[1nderbeard]

I, for one, am totally surprised that Holcomb is showing no interest in helping ordinary citizens.

 

[smokingman]

I kind of like the Republican plan honestly.
They are keeping the gas tax and old laws that adjust it by price inflation,but they are lowering the Indiana earned income taxes. In other words if you work and earn a paycheck you will be taxed less by the state,if you do not work you do not get a tax break of any kind. Not to mention the check every taxpayer is getting this year($125 and it looks like another $225 is in the works,from the law that returns surplus tax income to the taxpayer).

Do I think the gas tax is high? Of course,but cutting it altogether is not a responsible solution either.
Our state is handling things better than many. We are not having to borrow tens of billions like Illinois and having a surplus is always better than paying interest on borrowed money.

Indiana gas tax set to increase while state eyes inflation relief - The Indiana Lawyer

Indiana will see another increase in state gasoline taxes starting July 1 amid promises of inflation relief—including a proposal to issue direct payments to Indiana residents later this month.

www.theindianalawyer.com

 

[cburnworth]

Another reason I didn't vote for holcomb. "Adding in the federal gas excise tax of 18.4 cents, Hoosiers will pay a total of 80.5 cents a gallon in total tax for gas starting in July, up from the current 74.4 cents per gallon." & excise tax is going up a penny.

WIBC - Indiana Gas tax goes up

 

[Cavman]

I kind of like the Republican plan honestly.
They are keeping the gas tax and old laws that adjust it by price inflation,but they are lowering the Indiana earned income taxes. In other words if you work and earn a paycheck you will be taxed less by the state,if you do not work you do not get a tax break of any kind. Not to mention the check every taxpayer is getting this year($125 and it looks like another $225 is in the works,from the law that returns surplus tax income to the taxpayer).

Do I think the gas tax is high? Of course,but cutting it altogether is not a responsible solution either.
Our state is handling things better than many. We are not having to borrow tens of billions like Illinois and having a surplus is always better than paying interest on borrowed money.

Indiana gas tax set to increase while state eyes inflation relief - The Indiana Lawyer

Indiana will see another increase in state gasoline taxes starting July 1 amid promises of inflation relief—including a proposal to issue direct payments to Indiana residents later this month.

www.theindianalawyer.com

Could just cut the excise tax on it. There's still the state sales tax on the gas and we still pay registration for vehicles.

 

[smokingman]

Could just cut the excise tax on it. There's still the state sales tax on the gas and we still pay registration for vehicles.

So cut the part that funds Fish and Wildlife? https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/
Yes,we pay to much in taxes. Should we halve the number of state employees? I think we could and should,but cutting the taxes and running a deficit is backwards. Cut the programs and employees,then cut the taxes.

 

[Cavman]

So cut the part that funds Fish and Wildlife? https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/
Yes,we pay to much in taxes. Should we halve the number of state employees? I think we could and should,but cutting the taxes and running a deficit is backwards. Cut the programs and employees,then cut the taxes.

The fish and wildlife was funded before the excise tax on gas. We weren't on a deficit then.. we tax then grow govt then say we can't cut the tax cause it'll ruin a govt program. Plus fish and wild life jacked up our hunting license like crazy.. why should the govt not cut back in hard times? Every average citizen has too.

 

[bmbutch]

I saw this on news earlier this morning, knew I could find a thread that helped explain the increase.

Is it sad I trust INGO more than news Outlets?

 

[DadSmith]

There was no new tax passed. The sales tax adjusts monthly based on average prices, always 7%. Average prices are up, sales tax is up just like every other good that you pay sales tax on.

This has been the law since 2014.

So would that be around 25 cents a gallon more over Trump Era prices?

 

[COOPADUP]

The fish and wildlife was funded before the excise tax on gas. We weren't on a deficit then.. we tax then grow govt then say we can't cut the tax cause it'll ruin a govt program. Plus fish and wild life jacked up our hunting license like crazy.. why should the govt not cut back in hard times? Every average citizen has too.

Because they are blood sucking leaches that are not for the people.

 

[Cavman]

Because they are blood sucking leaches that are not for the people.

Amen. And all the Republicans in our state govt is point to Illinois and threaten us saying we could be them!

 

[COOPADUP]

Amen. And all the Republicans in our state govt is point to Illinois and threaten us saying we could be them!

Holcomb’s little band of thieves will eventually get voted out of office.

 

[churchmouse]

I've heard time and time again the extra tax was for our roads. Wonder why we pay registration every year and a sales tax on the gas. Why did we need the excise tax?

Show me where they are doing anything to our City streets. Anywhere.

 

[Cavman]

Show me where they are doing anything to our City streets. Anywhere.

Exactly. And if they do redo a road they use the cheap ass chip and seal. So basically make us pay for premium stuff then they buy the cheapest stuff to put dowb

 

[Leo]

Leave it to them to hit the consumer below the belt in today’s economy.
What ever happened to taxation without representation?

While I am feeling the inflation pressures just like everyone else, I would like to comment on the question part of your post.

The representatives may be more responsive than we suspect. I just believe they are being forced by the wrong people. It is daily that many lefty, commie, perverse special interest groups are putting everything they have to have the taxpayers pick up the bill for their cause. Conservative people grumble, but lefties stand in their face and demand. Continually.

Saul Alinsky taught that constant, unrelenting badgering will wear down people who actually oppose you. They will eventually give you what you want trying to buy peace. The radicals then double down more.

Train hard men, your enemy is already training to overcome you.