July 01, 2004
"New Jersey Mulls Cosmetic Surgery Tax"
I never hear good news emanating from that cesspit of a state, New Jersey. Apparently, they're proposing yet another outrageous law, in this case the first tax on a medical procedure in American history:
Posted by Russell Whitaker at July 1, 2004 10:34 AM | TrackBack
The bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Wayne R. Bryant and Democratic Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, imposes a 6 percent tax on certain cosmetic medical procedures that are directed at improving the patient's appearance and that do not promote the proper function of the body or prevent or treat illness or disease.
As Rosanna Rosannadanna said, repeatedly, "First, get outa New Jersey!"
I'm afraid that the state of my birth has continued down the path of least resistance. The socialists have taken over completely.
Curt-
Posted by: Curt Howland on July 1, 2004 12:08 PMI once listened, mouth agape, as a friend of mine described how his house had to pass a state inspection when he sold it. Since his sidewalk had a crack in it, it was necessary to tear the entire sidewalk up and to pour new concrete. Being winter and too cold to pour concrete, my friend had to pay the contractor for the work in advance, and it would be up to the new owner to schedule the pour of the new sidewalk. If the new owner didn't want to be bothered, the contractor just got some free money.
Posted by: Bob Tipton on July 1, 2004 12:50 PMPlayboy couldn't get the NJ Gaming Commission to let them continue to run their casino, I fully expect because Heffner wouldn't pay off the right people.
Here's something that came in todays Free Market News:
13- New Jersey gov. signs record budget, hikes taxes
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Newsday
"[NJ] Gov. James E. McGreevey signed the largest state budget in history ... triggering a series of tax increases on everything from cigarettes to plastic surgery. McGreevey, who hosted several public ceremonies this week to tout increases in property tax rebates, signed the $28 billion budget bill in private." (6/30/04)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/175569733.html
I guess that's what happens in a State filled with ugly people :)
Oh, and shouldn't that be "Nuh Juysee"?
Posted by: James on July 2, 2004 12:10 PMBe interested to know how a tax inspector would tell the difference between "aesthetic" surgery to enhance appearance and surgery to repair "disfigurement". Will the NJ revenue collectors demand the right to inspect a person's medical records, for example?
Posted by: Tom on July 5, 2004 02:52 AM cosmetic surgery is a personal and private decision, and patient should have their privacy protected from everyone including the tax man himself, beside most people who have plastic surgery are not wealthy, they are normal people who want to do get on with their dayly life with more confidence
