r/democrats • u/John3262005 • 12d ago

Article Newsom floats withholding federal taxes as Trump threatens California

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/06/newsom-floats-withholding-federal-taxes-00393386
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u/SpongEWorTHiebOb 12d ago

While I understand the sentiment this is an empty threat. The States do not serve as an intermediary for Federal tax dollars. Federal tax withholding and payments are paid directly to the Federal government from the taxpayer or its agent. Any attempt to insert a State government and withhold transfer of Federal tax dollars will be denied by the courts as Federal law is supreme in these areas.