Any chance Tan Tax will get Axed? - Page 2 - tanTALK

crosbytan · 11-07-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Wynwood

What were your revenues pre-tan tax vs. post-tan tax?

My revenues in relevance to this topic won't be of any assistance but in 2013 my salon did around $80k. 2012 was the same. This year YTD I'm almost @ $200k Total Revenue

GBoucher · 11-07-2014, 01:11 PM

Although I don't think the Tan Tax is enough to put people out of business it sure would help me not to have to pay an extra 1000 to 2000 every quarter.

Doesn't the tanning industry have a representative now? One we didn't have when the government decided to implement the tax and no one was there to represent the tanning industry?

tanu01 · 11-07-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by parrot head

^^^The Tan Tax has had hardly any affect of financial damage to salon owners. It's simply a non-issue, and no big deal. Don't blame the tax for the demise of this industry, and no it won't be repelled.

Parrot, I have to disagree, after this was posted I went and checked numbers (out of boredom ) and I could show you in black and white that this tax cost me 40% - It was the frosting on the cake.

Don Smith · 11-07-2014, 02:00 PM

The R's in the House and Senate will likely pass a bill to repeal the ACA (Obamacare) but it will be vetoed by BHO and there won't be enough votes to overcome his veto. Then, small bills will be introduced to repeal certain provisions, i.e., medical device tax, employer mandate, individual mandate, etc. There will likely be enough support from the dem's to overcome a veto. IF (and it is a big "if") a bill to repeal the Tan Tax could be introduced in the House and passed in the Senate (claiming that the Tan Tax is a REAL "war on women") it is possible (but not likely) to get rid of it.

More promising is the fact that the Supreme Court has agreed to "hear" the case regarding whether or not subsidies can be given in states that didn't set up exchanges. If SCOTUS rules that they cannot be given, the ACA will fold like a house built of cards.

Two things you can count on: (1) governmental organizations continue to grow; and (2) taxes are NEVER repealed.

Here is a good (and timely) article from The Hill regarding the Tan Tax.

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-bl...me-tanning-tax

parrot head · 11-07-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tanu01

Parrot, I have to disagree, after this was posted I went and checked numbers (out of boredom ) and I could show you in black and white that this tax cost me 40% - It was the frosting on the cake.

I will argue till I'm blue in the face, the Tan Tax isn't the reason this industry is in the doldrums. When this tax went into effect in July of 2010, I had just one person even mention their displeasure of this tax. It has been maybe, a thorn in our side, but not anything to put one out of business. Even though I'm there, it's not because of this tax.

GBoucher · 11-07-2014, 02:51 PM

I am sure almost every salon owner felt displeasure of having to pay 10% more out of their pockets for this tan tax. If you didn't there is something wrong with you.

parrot head · 11-07-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GBoucher

I am sure almost every salon owner felt displeasure of having to pay 10% more out of their pockets for this tan tax. If you didn't there is something wrong with you.

It wasn't out of your pocket, your customer paid it. If you didn't collect from the customer, that's your problem.

tanu01 · 11-07-2014, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parrot head

I will argue till I'm blue in the face, the Tan Tax isn't the reason this industry is in the doldrums. When this tax went into effect in July of 2010, I had just one person even mention their displeasure of this tax. It has been maybe, a thorn in our side, but not anything to put one out of business. Even though I'm there, it's not because of this tax.

Thats a big problem for all retail biz............ When a customer does not like somthing, they say nothing and never come back.
Believe they dont like the extra tax

parrot head · 11-07-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tanu01

Thats a big problem for all retail biz............ When a customer does not like somthing, they say nothing and never come back.
Believe they dont like the extra tax

Most people expect prices to increase, so why is a 10% tax, another fricken government tax, such a shock. I think they just learned to live with it and excepted it. They don't stay away from tanning because of this tax.

Wynwood · 11-07-2014, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parrot head

I will argue till I'm blue in the face, the Tan Tax isn't the reason this industry is in the doldrums. When this tax went into effect in July of 2010, I had just one person even mention their displeasure of this tax. It has been maybe, a thorn in our side, but not anything to put one out of business. Even though I'm there, it's not because of this tax.

So what do you think has caused your specific doldrums?

11-07-2014, 01:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
GBoucher Join Date: Jul 9 2013 Location: Ma. Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	Re: Any chance Tan Tax will get Axed? Although I don't think the Tan Tax is enough to put people out of business it sure would help me not to have to pay an extra 1000 to 2000 every quarter. Doesn't the tanning industry have a representative now? One we didn't have when the government decided to implement the tax and no one was there to represent the tanning industry?

11-07-2014, 02:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Don Smith Join Date: Feb 25 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,643 Rep Power: 26	Re: Any chance Tan Tax will get Axed? The R's in the House and Senate will likely pass a bill to repeal the ACA (Obamacare) but it will be vetoed by BHO and there won't be enough votes to overcome his veto. Then, small bills will be introduced to repeal certain provisions, i.e., medical device tax, employer mandate, individual mandate, etc. There will likely be enough support from the dem's to overcome a veto. IF (and it is a big "if") a bill to repeal the Tan Tax could be introduced in the House and passed in the Senate (claiming that the Tan Tax is a REAL "war on women") it is possible (but not likely) to get rid of it. More promising is the fact that the Supreme Court has agreed to "hear" the case regarding whether or not subsidies can be given in states that didn't set up exchanges. If SCOTUS rules that they cannot be given, the ACA will fold like a house built of cards. Two things you can count on: (1) governmental organizations continue to grow; and (2) taxes are NEVER repealed. Here is a good (and timely) article from The Hill regarding the Tan Tax. http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-bl...me-tanning-tax Last edited by Don Smith; 11-07-2014 at 02:07 PM.

11-07-2014, 02:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
GBoucher Join Date: Jul 9 2013 Location: Ma. Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	Re: Any chance Tan Tax will get Axed? I am sure almost every salon owner felt displeasure of having to pay 10% more out of their pockets for this tan tax. If you didn't there is something wrong with you.

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