[Rurudyne]

Ever notice that it took an Amendment to tax income but per Roberts none was needed to levy a “tax” on not complying with a regulation, something that is properly a fine for which due process is required?

[mlo]

"Ever notice that it took an Amendment to tax income but per Roberts none was needed to levy a “tax” on not complying with a regulation, something that is properly a fine for which due process is required?"

The Obamacare penalty was written into the income tax code and calculated and paid as part of your income taxes. Doesn't seem much of a reach to call it a tax when that's what it is.