What amount does taxes add to the cost of gas?
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I think tax is usually about 33% to the gas price in the USA.\nHeard that in Japan, where it's equivalent over $5 a gallon (this was back in 2000, where our prices were low $1.xx range), that tax accounts for over 80%.
748302
The Dems will eliminate the tax breaks that "Big Oil" have, and that will result in Big Oil passing the extra expense along to the consumer. Also, Jim Oberstar will head the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and he has stated he will raise the gas tax to pay for the programs he wants put into place.\n\nI wouldn't be surprised if the price at the pumps jumps to over $4.00 a gallon.
1182403
While there are some subsidies for oil or service companies overseas, there aren't any here in the States.  In fact, a large reason the deficit shrunk last year was due to corperate taxes on oil companies.  That coupled with the 18 cent sales tax on gas generates huge revenues for the government.  It's true.
1173170
Why do you think the gas prices suddenly went sky high?  There is NO shortage....no lines, plenty  of gas....but they get MORE TAXES with higher gas prices.   Government's answer to paying for war.
504106
Why add more taxes that will just get passed down to the consumer making it more expensive?  The idea to tax someone because they make money after decades of $20 barrel oil, not being able to explore due to the cost involved and congress forbidding drilling off-shore just last week.\n\nCongress, the environmentalist, and the problems in the Middle East (every time Iran's President threatens someone the price goes up thanks to the stock market) are to be blamed, in spite of the fact they are trying to do the popular thing and blame business.
470574
I JUST PAID OFF MY HONDA INSIGHT.  IT HAS A 10 GALLON GAS TANK.  BUT IF BUSH'S GAS PRICES GOTO $6 A GALLON IT'S STILL GOING TO HURT TO PAY $60 EVERY TIME I TURN AROUND.
859698
Used to be $2.21 as I remember. I saw yesterday the gas station near my house was $2.33. The low gas prices arguement was used by the GOP as a campaign tool and now they still lost. So, it is rising again.
323360
It really depends on the weight of the shipment. The best thing to do is to call movers from your yellow pages. They always give you "free" estimate. Make sure to ask for "not to exceed" estimate, which means even if the actual cost exceeds the estimate, you don't need to pay more. Also make sure you don't get charged extra surcharge for gas over the estimated amount even if the gas price goes up. Have everything put in writing. Get at least 3 estimates.
60877
Tax credits will be available to buyers of gas-electric hybrid cars — anywhere from $1,700 to $3,000 depending on the model. \n\nas much as $500 in credits can be claimed by taxpayers who buy home insulation and energy-saving exterior windows, as well as more-fuel-efficient appliances, heat pumps and solar-powered hot-water systems.\n\nsingle parent with two children will be able to claim the credit if the parent earns less than $36,348. For two parents filing jointly, the cutoff will be $38,348. \ntaxpayers (those who do not itemize deductions in 2006, will rise to $10,300 for a married couple filing jointly, and $5,150 for singles. The amounts for 2005 were $10,000 and $5,000.\n\nFood product makers must provide more labeling information to alert customers who are allergic to such ingredients as milk, eggs, wheat and peanuts.\n\n\nElderly Americans on Social Security will get an automatic cost-of-living increase of 4.1% this month. But about 25% of the increase will be reclaimed to pay for higher monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B, which covers visits to doctors' offices and some outpatient procedures.
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IR-2005-99, Sept. 9, 2005\n\nWASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department announced an increase to the optional standard mileage rates for the final four months of 2005.\n\nThe rate will increase to 48.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2005. This is an increase of 8 cents from the 40.5 cent rate in effect for the first eight months of 2005, as set forth in Rev. Proc. 2004-64.\n\n<edit>\n\nWhile gasoline is a major factor in the mileage figure, other items enter into the calculation of mileage rates, such as the price of new vehicles and insurance.\n\nThe optional business standard mileage rate is used to compute the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business use in lieu of the extra burden of tracking actual costs. This rate is also used as a benchmark by the federal government and many businesses to reimburse their employees for mileage.
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The first answer may only refer to income tax(?) If you take into account indirect taxes such as purchase tax/VAT, duties such as on fuel etc. and other charges such as local authority rates the situation may be different. I think a better picture would be obtained by looking at the government's total tax revenue as a percentage of GNP.\nIn the end you pay your money and hope the government makes good use of it.
491113
There is none, if inflation had followed suit with everything else clothes, food, building supplies etc.It would be over 3 dollars a gallon.The problem is people actually give idiots like micheal moore and al fraken credibility, its uncanny!!!!They have both been proven to be liars.One of the biggest reasons gas prices increase is simply speculative theory!! we went to war for humanitarian reasons, those people want us there they were under dictatorship. clinton sent soliders into Bosnia in 98 and knowone had a problem with that, it was for humanitarian reasons or so we thought.The real problem a lot of people have with this is the time its taking but you cant put a time frame on something like this.
442887
GOODS and service tax\ntaxes are not unnecessary!\nif you don't like the price of gas stop driving everywhere, use the bus, bike,&/or walk\nI hope the price goes up even higher so people will stop wasting this resource!
502754
First, it depends on which state you live in.\n\nThere are a variety of taxes that phone (and other utilities) like to pass down, especially excise taxes.  I would plan to pay anywhere from 10% to 15% in taxes.
140706
well, here in california gas prices are almost three dollars and from what i've heard, the farther east, the higher the gas price... so you do the predicting and calculations, sorry i wasn't much help. good luck finding out!
533468
The difference is in the tax system.  While most countries' taxes are calculated as a sort of VAT or other tax INCLUDED in the price, the American tax system is designed as an add-on.  In other words, the tax is only determined after the purchases, and it is not a tax on the item so much as it is a tax on the sale.\n\nThe implication is that it actually costs a few cents less than if the tax were calculated into each item, but on the other hand, it does lead to confusion for those who are not accustomed to the system. \n\nHowever, it is also important, because in the U.S., the sales taxes are not national.  Some states, such as Delaware and New Hampshire, have no sales tax at all.  Thus, it would be pointless to have the tax already included in any sort of national price, because it would cause everyone to have to reprice items in each locale.  \n\nBy the way, not ALL taxes in America are calculated that way.  The gasoline (petrol) tax is included in the price because it is not a sales tax, but instead is a tax on the item.
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My gas bill for the house went from $50.00 to $200.00 within 1month!!! I was so upset, but it is because the weather here dose not know what its gonna do from 1 day to the next. I have 2 kids plus my nephew and husband here...so thats a lot. The gas for our cars cost around $2.30 per gallon. Your gas company should have a payment plan for those who cant pay their bills all at once. An income based plan. Check it out.