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“No Tax Increases” Turns out to be Empty Promise

While everyone is concentrating on surviving the worst financial crisis the world has seen in over seven decades, the NSW government decided to trick residents into paying more for RTA license and number plate fees. These increases weren’t even included in the most recent budget, but they magically appeared three days after the budget went into effect.

The worst part of the deal is that government leaders specifically stated that there would not be any new tax increases. This was good news for financially battered citizens. It’s too bad it wasn’t true. Some of the fees have been increased by up to ten per cent.

If you’re planning to transfer an automobile registration, prepare yourself. You’ll be paying up to $400 more for the transaction. Personalized license plates can be fun to own, but maybe not when they cost an extra $40. Even disabled motorists are being targeted for rate hikes. Their parking permits have increased by six per cent.

The NSW government is obviously aware that the rate increases would affect the majority of citizens. What better way to raise a large amount of money than to increase taxes on those that have no choice but to own and operate their own vehicle? The alternative is to depend on the inadequate public transport system. Automobile owners are trapped into paying the rate increases – and without warning.

We already know the consequences for residents for this underhanded rate hike. They’ll be paying more for fees that they can’t escape. But what about the consequences for the government officials that put the rate hikes into action after promising there wouldn’t be any tax increases? Unfortunately, we already know the answer to this question.

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Posted 27th July 2009 at 4:31 pm

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