Tell Congress to Block the Trader Tax

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  1. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 3:01 PM    link Robert M. | Midland, VA

  2. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 3:00 PM    link mike h. | Walnut Creek, CA

  3. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 3:00 PM    link Name not displayed | Golden, CO

    I was laid off in January and am trading on my own until work can be found. This tax would eliminate my only source of income, income that I derive from risking my own capital.

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  5. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 3:00 PM    link Jesse M. | Somers, NY

    the tax would put a lot of small traders out of business but apparently these taxing geniuses believe that 'speculation' is a terrible thing that should be discouraged. It isn't just active traders that would be impacted either but they don't seem to get that.

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  7. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 3:00 PM    link Sean M. | Philadelphia, PA

    I think a better form of taxation would be to tax ever lame ass idea this congress brings to the table. This proposal is outrageous and will no doubt hurt many more than it would ever help.

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  9. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:59 PM    link Josh S. | New York, NY

    funny the want to encouurage long term investing when the compounded annnaul return of last 10 yrs is about 0%. wonder how we do next 10 yrs if everyone is trading half as much

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  11. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:59 PM    link Wayne Z. | New Providence, NJ

    Go after the irresponsible big banks, not innocent small traders!

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  13. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:59 PM    link Gary . | Pompano Beach, FL

  14. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:58 PM    link Darrell S. | ,

  15. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:58 PM    link Name not displayed | Anaheim, CA

  16. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:57 PM    link Name not displayed | Brookline, NH

  17. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:57 PM    link Name not displayed | Antioch, CA

    This Bill will remove many investors and traders from the market, totally rediculous!

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  19. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:55 PM    link Name not displayed | Yorktown Heights, NY

  20. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:53 PM    link Name not displayed | Kings Park, NY

  21. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:52 PM    link Chris S. | Erlanger, KY

  22. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:52 PM    link Julie V. | Mission Viejo, CA

    HR 1068 would destroy the online trading business. 1 tenth of one percent may sound harmless to the average person, however this would equal 100.00 for every 100k of the principal amount of the trade. Example - if a trader buys 1000 GOOG at 460.00, they would be charged a 460.00 trading tax on that transaction. Considering an online trading commission would be $7 - $10, this would increase the transactional cost substantially. Please do not allow this to happen as this would destroy the online trading business.

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  24. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:52 PM    link Phillip W. | Clinton, IN

  25. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:51 PM    link Name not displayed | Hempstead, NY

    When 80% of the daily volume in the markets are due to institutions and traders, you will kill the spreads and volume in the market. Long run it will make investing dollars leave the country. Good job US Government! Drive money out of the country!

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  27. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:50 PM    link Jeff D. | Irvine, CA

  28. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:44 PM    link Name not displayed | New York, NY

  29. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:42 PM    link frank l. | Mount Laurel, NJ

  30. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:37 PM    link gary m. | Mission, KS

  31. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:36 PM    link alex a. | Brooklyn, NY

    taxing everything, including air we breathe, will only lead to political unrest and revolt at some point....

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  33. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:35 PM    link Seth R. | Raleigh, NC

  34. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:30 PM    link Justin C. | Boca Raton, FL

  35. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 1:42 PM    link Sheila T. | Benton, AR

    NO TRADER TAX!!!!!!

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  37. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 11:16 AM    link Eric R. | Cave City, AR

  38. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 10:51 AM    link Becky G. | Toledo, OH

  39. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 9:23 AM    link Ann D. | Ringwood, NJ

  40. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 7:51 AM    link Michael M. | Seattle, WA

  41. Wed., Sep. 9, 2009 2:18 AM    link Mark E. | Bellevue, WA

    Congress is saying one thing in public about this bill but the reality is that small investor/traders will pay the bulk of this tax and NOT Goldman Sachs. I wouldn't be surprised if Wall Street helped write this bill as it protects them and leaves the small trader to pay it.

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  43. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 10:11 PM    link Daniel T. | Selah, WA

  44. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 2:50 PM    link Barry R. | Dallas, TX

  45. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 1:03 PM    link Karl B. | Seattle, WA

    This bill would have consequences that are opposite of what the writers had intended.

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  47. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 12:37 PM    link Claudio R. | Miami Beach, FL

  48. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 12:17 PM    link Denise G. | Dallas, TX

  49. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 11:47 AM    link Tom L. | Atlanta, GA

  50. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 11:00 AM    link Ronald G. | Naperville, IL

    vote no on HR1068
    This is not good for the American Economoic System and insentitve for Capitol Growth by citizens trying to live the American Dream and support their family with out Government help. Vote NO, God Bless America.

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  52. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 10:39 AM    link Valerie D. | New Hyde Park, NY

  53. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 10:33 AM    link Name not displayed | Landenberg, PA

  54. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 10:26 AM    link lucille a. | Bayfield, CO

  55. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 10:17 AM    link James B. | Lake Jackson, TX

    Good Grief! Are we not paying enough already.

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  57. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 10:17 AM    link Scott R. | Mechanicsburg, PA

    Taxing a loss just isn't right. This proposal needs to be thought out a little better.

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  59. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 10:09 AM    link Nathan Rogers R. | Cave City, AR

  60. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 10:04 AM    link Ericka R. | Cave City, AR

  61. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 1:29 AM    link Name not displayed | Sandy, UT

  62. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 12:32 AM    link Eric Y. | Texas City, TX

    NO MORE TAXES ON ANYONE !!!!

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  64. Tue., Sep. 8, 2009 12:09 AM    link Damon B. | Humble, TX

    CUT SPENDING! No new taxes!!!!

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  66. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 11:26 PM    link J H. | Olathe, KS

  67. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 10:56 PM    link Name not displayed | Downers Grove, IL

    There are just too many taxes as it is. Please slow down.

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  69. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 10:12 PM    link Name not displayed | Saint Paul, MN

  70. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 9:11 PM    link Roberta C. | Fuquay Varina, NC

  71. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 8:55 PM    link Steve Z. | Oconomowoc, WI

  72. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 8:33 PM    link Steven J. | Columbus, GA

  73. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 8:20 PM    link Mark J. | Wesley Chapel, FL

  74. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 7:49 PM    link Name not displayed | Big Lake, MN

    This tax will only hurt the individual trader who is trying to avoid the bad advice of the Wall Street crowd.

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  76. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 6:36 PM    link Philip L. | Ontario, CA

  77. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 5:14 PM    link Name not displayed | Wayne, NJ

    Don't create any more deficits.

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  79. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 4:59 PM    link John t. | Mesa, AZ

    No tax, We pay enough.This is not good for anyone.

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  81. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 4:43 PM    link Gerald j. | Gig Harbor, WA

  82. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 4:20 PM    link Dean T. | Champlin, MN

  83. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 4:08 PM    link Dena T. | Washougal, WA

    I am a small trader just learning how to trade. Please don't tax me or others like me. We don't make enough to worry about.

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  85. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 3:10 PM    link PETE M. | Fresno, CA

  86. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 2:41 PM    link Daniel S. | Lockport, IL

    How about collecting the fines from the SEC that are missing?

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  88. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 1:14 PM    link Michelle N. | Moosic, PA

  89. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 12:38 PM    link Richard P. | Downers Grove, IL

  90. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 11:57 AM    link Randy J. | Avon, IN

    I say "NO" to any new or increased tax, regardless of who or what is taxed. If the Obama and Congress needs more money, they should cut spending somewhere to get it. Do NOT increase or create another tax!

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  92. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 11:32 AM    link Luther K. | Prescott, AZ

  93. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 11:17 AM    link Nandita B. | Marshfield, WI

    As a small independent trader, I am part of the large ocean of small retail traders providing market liquidity. The current proposal would effectively shrink the pool of market participants. This smaller pool would make markets even more succeptible to manipulation. I strongly urge that the trader tax be turned down. It is punishing the business of small retail traders, an important small business sector in this economy where brick and mortar jobs are shrinking.

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  95. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 11:06 AM    link Name not displayed | Inver Grove Heights, MN

  96. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 10:30 AM    link Frank H. | Millersville, MD

    The only thing that saved my retirement account in 2008 was hedging it with options. This bill basically takes that right away since options are short term tools and need to be bought and sold much more often than stocks. These tools were not widely used and around the last time this tax was enacted. If this bill is passed, futures and option contracts become much less feasible to use. In today's world this bill does way more harm than good.

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  98. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 10:30 AM    link Name not displayed | Woodland Hills, CA

    I MAKE MY LIVING IN THE STOCK MARKET, DON'T RAISE THE COSTS OF THAT.

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  100. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 10:13 AM    link Ivor N. | Bourbonnais, IL

    Vote NO on H.R. 1068. My retirement income depends on trading options and stocks.

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  102. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 10:10 AM    link Name not displayed | Wayzata, MN

    This will hurt the small trader. Stop the porkbarrel bills, than there will be enough money to pay for the items we need.

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  104. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 9:55 AM    link Dawn W. | Union Mills, IN

  105. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 9:51 AM    link Brian F. | Ventura, CA

    I make part of my living from trading and my retirement accounts are traded. This will hurt so many small traders that had nothing to do with the economic problems we face. Go after the likes of Barney Frank and Chris Dod.

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  107. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 7:58 AM    link Alan D. | Plainfield, IL

  108. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 7:27 AM    link Renny B. | Baltimore, MD

  109. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 2:25 AM    link terry s. | Sevierville, TN

    We do not believe the government can control itself. Since the income tax amendment to the Constitution was passed at a nominal rate, it has grown to a oppressive rate. Stop it!

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  111. Mon., Sep. 7, 2009 1:19 AM    link Name not displayed | West Memphis, AR

    We are taxed to the max already. How about stopping waste and give aways first. Then take the golden parachute that senators and such have away too. Let them see how they like it with social security instead!

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  113. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 8:15 PM    link Jacquelyn W. | Hemet, CA

    If passed, this tax will put me out of business. I will lose my home, my children's college, and be forced into bankruptcy as I do have debt. Unable to afford health insurance and having no other particular skill for new employment, I will become a public liability. I will owe/pay no taxes. The $35,000 + per year I pay in trading-related expenses will disappear from our economy. Bottom line, not only will it not make our country any money, it will COST it money. Please do not allow this to happen.

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  115. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 7:24 PM    link Mike E. | Saukville, WI

    Enough taxes! how about The President on down take a 40% pay cut for doing a poor job. Congress and Senators should take 50% pay cut. They caused this mess. They should be the ones that pay.

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  117. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 6:31 PM    link Name not displayed | Cedarburg, WI

    I'm a small day trader, who was not involved at all in the Wall Street debacle. Yet, this bill would directly penalize me. Please, do not pass this bill!

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  119. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 6:00 PM    link Jason V. | Cumming, GA

    I say "NO" to any new or increased tax, regardless of who or what is taxed. If the Congress nees more money cut spending somewhere to get it. Do NOT increase or create another tax!

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  121. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 5:31 PM    link John C. | Minneapolis, MN

  122. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 5:27 PM    link Vincent M. | Marengo, IA

  123. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 4:56 PM    link Neal J. | Raleigh, NC

  124. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 3:54 PM    link Chris B. | Bardstown, KY

    Why is this tax being buried deep within the pathetic healthcare reform bill?
    Can only wish that for once in my lifetime Congress will not allow this bill to further increase the middle class' burden.
    I would only have you remember three words..."We, The People..."

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  126. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 2:32 PM    link Marija A. | Arlington, MA

  127. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 2:31 PM    link Name not displayed | Inver Grove Heights, MN

    Tax the institutions and not us. We make our living trading and most of are unemployed due to the current recession. This is the only thing we have.

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  129. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 12:45 PM    link Donald C. | San Diego, CA

    I am a small time trader but make a lot of trades so why should I be penilzed by extra taxes above what I already pay as ordinary gains.

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  131. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 12:06 PM    link Name not displayed | Newport Beach, CA

    I am not a stock trader but feel strong about not allowing this to pass.

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  133. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 11:56 AM    link Name not displayed | Newport Beach, CA

    STOP - Just STOP taking more of our hard EARNED money!

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  135. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 9:40 AM    link Jayakanthan S. | Birmingham, AL

  136. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 9:33 AM    link Charles F. | Winston Salem, NC

  137. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 8:48 AM    link Doug D. | Milwaukee, WI

  138. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 8:47 AM    link Gregory S. | Cedar Park, TX

    America needs incentives to save and invest not to spend. This is a tax on me as I am trying to save enough to never be a financial burden on my children.

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  140. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 8:00 AM    link Jose Luis C. | Anderson, IN

    If this bill pass, everybody is going to get their business offshore.Plese vote NO!

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  142. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 7:33 AM    link anthony s. | ,

  143. Sun., Sep. 6, 2009 7:18 AM    link Name not displayed | Smithfield, NC

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