The labor unions’ HUGE secret political tax loophole
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
California Prop 32 would end political payroll deductions for corporations and labor unions. Both sides are spending millions on this measure (with the “no” side — all union money — spending MANY millions MORE against it).
But here’s a point that’s seldom mentioned — even by Prop 32 supporters. Labor union dues are 100% tax deductible. About 75% of union dues are used (directly or indirectly) for politics.
Hence unions and their members advocate and contribute with PRE-tax dollars, whereas those contributing voluntarily must use AFTER-tax dollars. Even corporate payroll deductions for politics (which are voluntary and would be banned under Prop 32) are treated as after-tax dollars.
Let’s level the playing field. ALL political contributions should be with after-tax dollars. End the unions’ huge secret tax loophole.
Vote YES on Prop 32.
Here’s union SD POA union mouthpiece Brian Marvel with his thoughtful Twitter response:
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Brian Marvel @BrianMarvel
@sandiegorostra That was a #Whopper of a story. I think I heard Burger King calling @SD_TaxFighters. They need a new spokesperson.
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Think maybe I hit a nerve??
Brian, like Biden, is most comfortable with snide Twitter comments. He does NOT like to engage more open and detailed discourse — and wisely so.
To use the famous Burger King quote — Brian, “Where’s the beef?”
NOTE: I’ll be indisposed for several hours. Fear not — I’ll be back around 6 PM today (Tuesday).