One state government out of control

[TRLRTRSH]

Two folks who are trying their best to use less fuel and the state don't like it for tax reasons, Illinois needs to get a grip



Monday , March 05, 2007

By Brit Hume



Felony Threat

A retired chemist and his wife in Illinois are being threatened with felony charges — for operating a car that runs on vegetable oil and diesel fuel.

The Decatur Herald-Review reports two agents from the state revenue department came to the home of David and Eileen Wetzel in what one state legislator said amounted to "intimidation. "

The Wetzels have been asked to post a $2,500 bond to get special licenses as fuel suppliers and receivers, even though they don't fit the state's own definitions. Eileen Wetzel calculated that the bond would cover their motor fuel tax for 51 years. And David Wetzel points out people who use hybrid vehicles are not taxed for their vehicle's electrical use.

 

[Bob4x4]

I knew that was comming. The Government has always dealt with everything by taxation.



Bob

 

[RustyJC]

And David Wetzel points out people who use hybrid vehicles are not taxed for their vehicle's electrical use.

If it's not a "plug in" hybrid (and most aren't), that's not an issue as all of the hybrid's electrical power is ultimately generated by the gasoline engine, and the gasoline is road taxed.



Rusty

 

[tgordon]

Sounds like they need to bone up on their state laws. Seems like somebody, and maybe it was CJ, said that one can produce up to a certain amount without paying any taxes on the fuel. I make no claim to be a expert, but I know they are most likely in the right on the situation. Even the local fuel supplier had trouble with the feds when they wanted to install a B100 pump because according to the IRS it is not fuel but is for cooking. After fighting with them for months they told the IRS how they were going to do it and have not had a problem since.

 

[Headshot zod]

There are two articles about that incident. I think they went to D. C. and were basically cleared. And the IRS was admonished a bit for being a bunch of thugs. If I can find the articles I'll post them.

 

[fox]

As I read our laws on manufactured fuels, we can make up to 400 gallons a year BEFORE we must report and pay taxes on it.

This deal is all about intimidation.

 

[HighRanger]

So much for a free country. Sounds more like a dictatorship. Try to do the right thing and get screwed for it.

 

[CDyksman]

Sound like another way the Government is trying to discourage getting away from big oil consumption. #@$%!

 

[RCash]

Welcome to the People's Republic of Illinois

 

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One state government out of control

Only one?