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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
But what about the couple who each made 45K a year for their entire lives, saved money religiously by amongst other things doing their own taxes because they wanted to buy a 100K car and now they cannot afford it due to this extra tax. Have you thought about that totally realistic scenario?
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If they have saved $100k surely they can come up with another few bucks to make the difference. Remember the tax you pay is only on the amount OVER $100k, not the “first” $100k. So if the car cost $110k they’re paying 20% on the $10k. So this particular car would cost an additional $2000, less than 2% of the purchase price, peanuts really.
There was an earlier example using a Lexus and it is a good one. You could purchase the less expensive Toyota and save money but instead, opting for the more flashy luxurious Lexus, for no other reason then to drive a Lexus, could now cost even more. And anyone spending $100k+ on a Lexus should be subject to an idiot tax as well.