Massachusetts Gas Tax increase

[Jeff_Duncan]

The gov of MA is likely going to put through a gasoline tax that would put the state second in state taxes only to New York. I am wondering if the diesel taxes will be affected in a similar way? Anyone know?

 

[Souzafone]

I haven't seen anything on diesel, yet. I can only assume DeVille is going for as much as he can get out of all of us. I also see where he is looking to implement a guzzler tax, besides the increase for tolls on the pike, to go along with chip to be implanted in our inspection stickers so we can be taxed for miles driven.

 

[Lug_Nut]

I expect that the state's tax on diesel fuel will also go up, but whether by a similar cost or a similar percentage increase, I won't venture a guess.

 

[BurpleTDI]

What a crazy idea it would be to drive to CT to get cheaper fuel...

Bill

 

[Gil]

Get used to all this "change" we will be getting soon.

 

[Souzafone]

What a crazy idea it would be to drive to CT to get cheaper fuel...

Bill

But then you'd end up paying a higher mileage tax, unless RC would start chipping inspection stickers. Hmmm, maybe if you had negative miles traveled you could get a tax credit.

 

[PDJetta]

The gov of MA is likely going to put through a gasoline tax that would put the state second in state taxes only to New York. I am wondering if the diesel taxes will be affected in a similar way? Anyone know?

That made the national news last night! E-mail the state government and ask them what the effect, if any, will be on diesel.

--Nate

 

[Herm TDI]

Don't feel alone. Maine has this same issues on the legislative docket for the next session. Befor the end of spring, I think many more states will be doing the same.

 

[abranz]

In Idaho, we were just informed both registration fees and the fuel taxes are increasing to fund the dept of transportation.

Tony

 

[BurpleTDI]

Looks like its a "fuel" tax..

So we'd get hit as well

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2009/02/massachusetts-g.html

 

[aja8888]

Interesting article. I'm glad I moved out of Connecticut when I did (before the taxes went nut). Seems like a small state like Mass. (& CT) shouldn't have that many road repairs/tolls/etc. I have always wondered why tolls don't get removed once the project to build the road/bridge is paid off by the toll collections?

Anyway, Texas is looking better all the time (No state income tax too boot!).

Tony