A payroll tax is a state income tax in disguise.
Snack Tax? Payroll tax? What we really need is a tax on politicians and others who bring up such foolishness while in office. Every time they raise a tax, or vote for a new tax, their personal tax should be increased expotentially, without the benefit of Joe-taxpayer subsidizing their lavish lifestyles. It is tiring to read of a politicians "NEW" revenue enhacing stategy. Most of these turn into money grabbing schemes and a new way to pad a political pocket.
When I left Texas, it had a Democratic House, Senate, Governor, etc. Sales Taxes were about 3% and the Democratic governor pointed out that this was not needed as there was a large surplus.
When I return, it seems I'll find a Republican House, Senate, Governor, and among the highest taxes in the entire US.
As I told people when they wanted the Democrats out, "Be careful what you wish for; you just might get it."