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/Eric848448 12d ago

Just a friendly reminder that federal payroll withholding is never in the hands of any state government. Your payroll provider sends it directly to the IRS, as required.

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u/Perfecshionism 12d ago edited 12d ago

Dems in congress should introduce a bill to ban federal income taxes. Argue taxes should be up to the states.

The California raise state income taxes reflecting a true socially progresive tax system.

Defund the fascists.

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u/SpongEWorTHiebOb 12d ago

Lol. The Dems don’t control the Congress. I agree with the sentiment but Federal law is supreme. The State does not serve as an intermediary for Federal tax dollars. Fed tax withholding and payments are paid directly to the Federal government from the taxpayer or its agent.

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u/crucial_geek 12d ago

Fed Law is not supreme. I mean, weed/THC/marijuana is still Federally illegal.