Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.) is trying to repeal a federal tax on landline and wireless phone service. The congressman introduced a bill to repeal the century-old 3-percent federal excise tax.
Telecommunication sectors have lobbied unsuccessfully to kill the tax in the past. The tax was original created as a temporary tax to help pay for the Spanish-American War but as with most taxes, the government kept the tax in place.
Call your congressman but don't get your hopes up. Despite industry and legislative backing for the tax's elimination, it could be a tough sell with a federal budget deficit of more than $400 billion.
Telecommunication sectors have lobbied unsuccessfully to kill the tax in the past. The tax was original created as a temporary tax to help pay for the Spanish-American War but as with most taxes, the government kept the tax in place.
Call your congressman but don't get your hopes up. Despite industry and legislative backing for the tax's elimination, it could be a tough sell with a federal budget deficit of more than $400 billion.