"Pole" Tax in NY

[Guest manrent1]

NY assemblyman wants to tax patrons of strip bars

March 10, 2009

N.Y.—You might call it a "pole tax." The New York legislator who brought the nation its first law against driving while using a cell phone is proposing a $10 tax for patrons of nude and seminude dance clubs and strip bars.

 

Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, a Bronx Democrat, says the revenue would go toward helping victims of human trafficking at a time when government budgets are being slashed.

 

The bill doesn't have a Senate sponsor yet.

 

In Texas, state lawyers are fighting to preserve their $5 "pole tax," a cover charge on strip clubs, is being challenged by business owners.

 

The Texas Legislature approved the fee in 2007, hoping to spend the money on sexual assault and health insurance programs, but a judge declared it unconstitutional. The state is appealing.

[JT Brooklyn]

Sin Taxing!

 

Damn..Bad enuff the Rates have gone up with some guys! I always thought the POLE Tax was included in their Hourly Rates? ;)

 

Yes we all know most "Strip Joints" are known for their Book Keeping and Tax Paying! LOL

[Cooper]

NY assemblyman wants to tax patrons of strip bars

March 10, 2009

N.Y.—You might call it a "pole tax." The New York legislator is proposing a $10 tax for patrons of nude and seminude dance clubs and strip bars.

 

I won't mind paying the extra $10 if NYS actually had "nude dance clubs and strip bars" for men.