[taxabletalk] Russ: Oregon Looking at a Mileage Tax

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Posted by Russ:
Oregon Looking at a Mileage Tax
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   Among the many taxes that we pay is the gasoline tax. Oregon, which
   has no sales tax, uses the gasoline tax as its primary funding for
   road repairs. Governor Ted Kulongoski wants to change that.
   "As Oregonians drive less and demand more fuel-efficient vehicles, it
   is increasingly important that the state find a new way, other than
   the gas tax, to finance our transportation system," Governor
   Kulongoski [1]told the News-Record.
   There are obvious problems with a complete switchover. Many cars do
   not have GPS devices; equipment would also be needed at every gasoline
   station. And what would happen if an Oregonian bought gas in
   Washington state? Or if he drove there; would he have to pay the
   mileage tax on out-of-state driving?
   Still, the linked article gives a look at a possible future source of
   government revenues. Interestingly enough, Governor Kulongoski is
   asking for the gasoline tax to be raised by $0.02/gallon.

References

   1. http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20081229/NEWS/812299977/1063/NEWS&ParentProfile=1055&title=Mileage%20tax%20proposed%20by%20Kulongoski