During these tough times United States Senator John Kerry (D) firmly believes in doing his part to stimulate the economy…of New Zealand!
The Kerry’s have purchased a new $7,000,000.00 yacht from a boat builder in New Zealand. Yes sir, if you’ve got the cash the bargains are out there just waiting to be scooped up.
Since it’s a little too large to park on a boat trailer in his driveway there’s of course the problem of where to dock the yacht.
Neighboring Rhode Island doesn’t charge a sales tax on boats while Kerry’s home state, Massachusetts does. In Kerry’s case that would amount to a hefty $473,000 tax bill for the Senator. “Taxachusetts” also imposes a $70,000 excise tax each year while good ole’ Rhode Island doesn’t.
Kerry says the brand spanking, new, custom boat which took a year to build in New Zealand has been in Rhode Island for maintenance repairs and work, since it’s delivery in March - though it’s been seen plying the waters off Massachusett’s Nantucket sound.
Hours after the Massachusett’s State Revenue Department began making official inquiries into whether the Senator was evading the tax liability, Kerry pledged to pay the sales tax, “That payment is being made promptly.’’ He said. Though he failed to indicate whether any interest or penalties would be due.
“I’ve said consistently we’ll pay our taxes.”, Kerry protested, “We’ve always paid our taxes. It’s not an issue, period!”
Or, at least it wasn’t for Senator Kerry, until after it was revealed!
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