Taxes for Thee; But Not for Me - John Kerry's Yacht

[Synthaholic]

I guess LibocalypseNow has run away. Oh well.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Why?

I think the OP covered that.

No. How is he being dishonest? And why doesn't RI deserve the sales tax?

Deserve? Uh, maybe because the citizens of RI say so.

 

[chanel]

From the article:

Could the reason be that the Ocean State repealed its Boat Sales and Use Tax back in 1993, making the tiny state to the south a haven - like the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Nassau - for tax-skirting luxury yacht owners?

 

[Synthaholic]

If it was built and sold in RI, then RI deserves that sales tax.

 

[chanel]

They don't have a sales tax - that's the point. And even if they build better ships in RI, he is avoiding the annual berthing charge of $70,000 by docking it in RI. Must be nice to have a paid captain that can deliver it to him when he's in the mood to sail.

 

[The T]

They don't have a sales tax - that's the point. And even if they build better ships in RI, he is avoiding the annual berthing charge of $70,000 by docking it in RI. Must be nice to have a paid captain that can deliver it to him when he's in the mood to sail.

And where's the LEFT defending a 'TAX SHELTER' from one of their own?

Double standard here?

 

[Mr Natural]

They don't have a sales tax - that's the point. And even if they build better ships in RI, he is avoiding the annual berthing charge of $70,000 by docking it in RI. Must be nice to have a paid captain that can deliver it to him when he's in the mood to sail.

And where's the LEFT defending a 'TAX SHELTER' from one of their own?

Double standard here?

And where's the right cheering him on for avoiding all those evil taxes?

 

[AVG-JOE]

why? do you think he should not save money? do you think others do not do this? do you order things off the internet to avoid sales tax?

he lives in MA, is a Senator and is fucking rich enough to pay the taxes. Should he not want to pay taxes in his home state? After all Joe Biden says it's patriotic to want to pay more taxes.

'Tis true, 'tis true. As a US senator he is a leader. Is avoidance of taxes if you're rich enough to get away with doing so the best example for an American Leader?

I suppose that if enough folks in MA feel the same as me he'll be fired. If it doesn't happen in the primary, the Democratic Party is just as corrupt as the Republican organization. At least in MA.

 

[The T]

They don't have a sales tax - that's the point. And even if they build better ships in RI, he is avoiding the annual berthing charge of $70,000 by docking it in RI. Must be nice to have a paid captain that can deliver it to him when he's in the mood to sail.

And where's the LEFT defending a 'TAX SHELTER' from one of their own?

Double standard here?

And where's the right cheering him on for avoiding all those evil taxes?

Double entendre. WE don't agree with the TAX...therefore WE have to abide by the LAW...until the LAW is changed.

Thus the difference you simpleton.

 

[Synthaholic]

They don't have a sales tax - that's the point. And even if they build better ships in RI, he is avoiding the annual berthing charge of $70,000 by docking it in RI. Must be nice to have a paid captain that can deliver it to him when he's in the mood to sail.

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“The boat was designed by and purchased from a company in Rhode Island, and it’s based in Newport at the Newport Shipyard for long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes, not tax reasons,” Wade said.

"Let’s not get silly here," Kerry told a Boston TV station Friday. "We pay enormous taxes to the state of Massachusetts, and there is nothing illegal here."

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Sen. John Kerry, who has repeatedly voted to raise taxes while in Congress, dodged a whopping six-figure state tax bill on his new multimillion-dollar yacht by mooring her in Newport, R.I.

Isabel - Kerry’s luxe, 76-foot New Zealand-built Friendship sloop with an Edwardian-style, glossy varnished teak interior, two VIP main cabins and a pilothouse fitted with a wet bar and cold wine storage - was designed by Rhode Island boat designer Ted Fontaine.

But instead of berthing the vessel in Nantucket, where the senator summers with the missus, Teresa Heinz, Isabel’s hailing port is listed as “Newport” on her stern.

Could the reason be that the Ocean State repealed its Boat Sales and Use Tax back in 1993, making the tiny state to the south a haven - like the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Nassau - for tax-skirting luxury yacht owners?

Cash-strapped Massachusetts still collects a 6.25 percent sales tax and an annual excise tax on yachts. Sources say Isabel sold for something in the neighborhood of $7 million, meaning Kerry saved approximately $437,500 in sales tax and an annual excise tax of about $70,000.

Sen. John Kerry skips town on sails tax - BostonHerald.com

Friggin hypocrite.

what an idiot. do you get weekend passes for unescorted visits to public places, or do the doctors assign you a handler for every pass?

the Boston Herald has another bogus attack on Kerry?

 

[DiveCon]

Hmmm....the boat was designed by a RI boat maker, built in RI, and moored in RI. Why shouldn't RI get that sales tax? Why is MA more deserving of that tax money than RI?

someone didn't read very well

Isabel - Kerry’s luxe, 76-foot New Zealand-built Friendship sloop

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

when Kerry votes to raise taxes he votes to raise his own.

he and his wife, unlike conservative wealthy types, do not mind paying more. this is a bogus issue, because it skirts the fact that Kerry votes to raise his own taxes.

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A Kerry spokesman said the boat is being kept at Newport Shipyard not to evade taxes, but for "long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes."

“The boat was designed by and purchased from a company in Rhode Island, and it’s based in Newport at the Newport Shipyard for long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes, not tax reasons.”

and some fool like you has went over the edge: Candidate for state treasurer Karyn Polito said in a statement that an investigation to should be undertaken:

"In the interest of fairness to all taxpayers, and in order to collect the revenue it may be owed, the state Department of Revenue should undertake an immediate investigation of whether Senator Kerry sought to avoid the payment of Massachusetts sales and excise taxes in the purchase of his boat, 'Isabel.' No person is above the law. For people to have confidence that the law is being applied equally, they need to be reassured that Senator Kerry is not receiving favorable treatment."

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how the fuck could this be considered receiving favorable treatment? is this polito woman a tea party whacko?

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Hmmm....the boat was designed by a RI boat maker, built in RI, and moored in RI. Why shouldn't RI get that sales tax? Why is MA more deserving of that tax money than RI?

someone didn't read very well

Isabel - Kerry’s luxe, 76-foot New Zealand-built Friendship sloop

“The boat was designed by and purchased from a company in Rhode Island, and it’s based in Newport at the Newport Shipyard for long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes, not tax reasons.”

 

[G.T.]

I will finger my wife and eat a sandwich, no handwashing.

I will finger your wife, but will not eat a meal until cleansing fingers.

Get picture?

Love,

J. Kerry

 

[DiveCon]

Hmmm....the boat was designed by a RI boat maker, built in RI, and moored in RI. Why shouldn't RI get that sales tax? Why is MA more deserving of that tax money than RI?

someone didn't read very well

Isabel - Kerry’s luxe, 76-foot New Zealand-built Friendship sloop

“The boat was designed by and purchased from a company in Rhode Island, and it’s based in Newport at the Newport Shipyard for long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes, not tax reasons.”

yeah, so says Kerry
LOL

 

[AquaAthena]

Sen. John Kerry, who has repeatedly voted to raise taxes while in Congress, dodged a whopping six-figure state tax bill on his new multimillion-dollar yacht by mooring her in Newport, R.I.

Isabel - Kerry’s luxe, 76-foot New Zealand-built Friendship sloop with an Edwardian-style, glossy varnished teak interior, two VIP main cabins and a pilothouse fitted with a wet bar and cold wine storage - was designed by Rhode Island boat designer Ted Fontaine.

But instead of berthing the vessel in Nantucket, where the senator summers with the missus, Teresa Heinz, Isabel’s hailing port is listed as “Newport” on her stern.

Could the reason be that the Ocean State repealed its Boat Sales and Use Tax back in 1993, making the tiny state to the south a haven - like the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Nassau - for tax-skirting luxury yacht owners?

Cash-strapped Massachusetts still collects a 6.25 percent sales tax and an annual excise tax on yachts. Sources say Isabel sold for something in the neighborhood of $7 million, meaning Kerry saved approximately $437,500 in sales tax and an annual excise tax of about $70,000.

Sen. John Kerry skips town on sails tax - BostonHerald.com

Friggin hypocrite.

Takes a lot of nads! I like when politicians show their true colors, even with the wife's $$$...

 

[DiveCon]

when Kerry votes to raise taxes he votes to raise his own.

he and his wife, unlike conservative wealthy types, do not mind paying more. this is a bogus issue, because it skirts the fact that Kerry votes to raise his own taxes.

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A Kerry spokesman said the boat is being kept at Newport Shipyard not to evade taxes, but for "long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes."

“The boat was designed by and purchased from a company in Rhode Island, and it’s based in Newport at the Newport Shipyard for long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes, not tax reasons.”

and some fool like you has went over the edge: Candidate for state treasurer Karyn Polito said in a statement that an investigation to should be undertaken:

"In the interest of fairness to all taxpayers, and in order to collect the revenue it may be owed, the state Department of Revenue should undertake an immediate investigation of whether Senator Kerry sought to avoid the payment of Massachusetts sales and excise taxes in the purchase of his boat, 'Isabel.' No person is above the law. For people to have confidence that the law is being applied equally, they need to be reassured that Senator Kerry is not receiving favorable treatment."

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how the fuck could this be considered receiving favorable treatment? is this polito woman a tea party whacko?

i'd say no

For example, Karyn has been a leading advocate in this state for the passage of Jessica's Law, a bill which would establish tough mandatory minimum sentences for child sex offenders. Her advocacy paid off in 2008, when she was able to convince her Democratic colleagues to pass tougher sentencing legislation and to require District Attorneys to file more comprehensive reports about child sex offenses in Massachusetts.

http://www.karynpolito.com/about.htm

 

[Dr.House]

The more you "tax the rich", the harder their accountants fight to avoid those taxes...

 

[G.T.]

The more you "tax the rich", the harder their accountants fight to avoid those taxes...

110% accurate. The crux is, does it hurt the Nation or help it.....these "maneuvers"