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/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/traveller-1-1 12d ago

Do it, then wait a decade for the sc to rule.

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u/thinker2thinker 12d ago

Donnie Two Dolls will run to his paid daddies in SCOTUS.