Comments on: Justices Could Hear Satellite TV Tax Fight

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:36:08 +0000

Whereas I figure my signal comes from outer space, a satellite in geosynchronous orbit above the equator.
This SHOULD be interstate trade and not subject to state taxation.

David for federal taxation
or nothing

By: Sea Lawyer

Sea Lawyer — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 01:38:05 +0000

As recently as January of this year, Rick Scott proposed a plan to reduce the tax on cellphones and TV by 3.6%. Tax on satellite tv started way before Gov. was elected.

By: BPD

BPD — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 01:19:21 +0000

I’m pretty sure the governor can’t unilaterally set tax rates.

By: Rufus Lowgun

Rufus Lowgun — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 22:56:32 +0000

Another one of Rick Scott’s bright ideas shot down by the courts. Who could have seen that coming?

By: fred

fred — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:35:09 +0000

According to the detail on my Directv bill, that 10.8% was passed on to me, and I paid it. If the court agrees with Satellite TV, then the refund should go to the ratepayers, not stop at the company.