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Mickelson may leave California over taxes

PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:36 pm
by Webb
Teed off: Golf star Phil Mickelson may bolt California over taxes

[quote]For golf legend Phil Mickelson, the low 60s makes for a great score on the links

Re: Mickelson may leave California over taxes

PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:31 pm
by garryrussell
So what

He's a millionaire so still has plenty left

He should think himself lucky for earning so much on something like sport which isn't a useful skill for society.

Re: Mickelson may leave California over taxes

PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:49 am
by Webb
Today:

[quote]I absolutely love what I do. I love and appreciate the game of golf and the people who surround it. I

Re: Mickelson may leave California over taxes

PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:39 pm
by Steve M
It's just a thought but I always had the impression that there were other states cheaper than Florida taxwise. And I am still trying to figure out why this 'tax the rich' by a federal government has anything to do with a state.


If I seem like I don't understand it's because I listen to too much news radio in Ontario and they seem to revert to federal initiatives and ignore the rest of the plot.  >:(

Re: Mickelson may leave California over taxes

PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:48 pm
by Webb
Florida has no personal income tax.

The statewide sales tax rate is 6% but counties can add surtaxes.