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US state faces ‘sin tax’ that could see American workers instantly lose half of their earnings
The Sun (U.S.) ^ | Arshi Qureshi

Posted on 01/30/2026 4:15:04 PM PST by nickcarraway

Fishback has never held political office, but has vowed to continue the legacy of outgoing Governor Ron DeSantis

A CONTROVERSIAL new “sin tax” idea could see some American workers instantly lose half their income in one hit.

The plan has already sparked a furious online feud, with a top earner blasting the proposal as unfair.

The fight erupted in Florida, where a Republican candidate wants to slap a 50 per cent tax on OnlyFans creators’ income if they live in the state.

The push comes from James Fishback, who told one star to “pay up or quit OnlyFans.”

He added: “As Florida Governor, I will not allow a generation of smart and capable young women to sell their bodies online.”

OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain fired back on X on Tuesday, calling the move “insane.”

(Excerpt) Read more at the-sun.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: arshiqureshi; florida; jamesfishback; onlyfans; prostitution; sophierain; twitter; x
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1 posted on 01/30/2026 4:15:04 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Arshi Qureshi


2 posted on 01/30/2026 4:19:48 PM PST by A strike (F AirstripOne. & No more dots.)
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To: nickcarraway

Nick, do we need this nonsense here?


3 posted on 01/30/2026 4:19:52 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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Not an Only Fan subscriber (never visited or even curious) but I am against this on purely Liberterian grounds. This is similar to 50% tax on guns or ammo because libs don’t like them.


4 posted on 01/30/2026 4:20:18 PM PST by BipolarBob (These violent delights have violent ends.)
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To: nickcarraway

Las Vegas is shouting “SHUT UP!


5 posted on 01/30/2026 4:21:13 PM PST by Mark (DONATE ONCE every 3 months. Is that a big deal?)
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To: nickcarraway
He added: “As Florida Governor, I will not allow a generation of smart and capable young women to sell their bodies online.”

I have some questions about Byron Donalds, but if this is the quality of his primary opposition, go Donalds.
6 posted on 01/30/2026 4:22:31 PM PST by AnotherUnixGeek
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Its not a tax, its a “donation”.


7 posted on 01/30/2026 4:36:28 PM PST by know.your.why
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Politics is downstream from culture.

Our culture is damaged. Women, in particular, seem to be on a very self-destructive path. I’d like to see the culture improve. But politicians using tax policy to change the culture is doing it backwards and it won’t work.


8 posted on 01/30/2026 4:40:27 PM PST by ClearCase_guy (I believe that every state is a Red state, if the elections are honest.)
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By all means,let’s protect our deviants,perverts, and panderers..../s/


9 posted on 01/30/2026 4:41:46 PM PST by cherry
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Porn Tax.


10 posted on 01/30/2026 4:43:54 PM PST by CodeToad
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To: BipolarBob
> This is similar to 50% tax on guns or ammo because libs don’t like them.

Please, don't give the bastages any more ideas...

11 posted on 01/30/2026 4:53:04 PM PST by dayglored (This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24)
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From what I’ve heard about onlyfans, it’s reprehensible that it exists, but I don’t think such a sin tax would be a good idea.


12 posted on 01/30/2026 5:00:12 PM PST by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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No tax on tits.


13 posted on 01/30/2026 5:09:04 PM PST by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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This is stupid outlandish statism run amuck.
Its a Trojan horse to bring in more taxation


14 posted on 01/30/2026 5:12:56 PM PST by WARFLAMEOfLiberty
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To: monkeyshine

LOL. Titty-tax? Volume-variable. Federal measurement rules apply.


15 posted on 01/30/2026 5:21:22 PM PST by know.your.why
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To: ClearCase_guy
Our culture is damaged.

Yup.

Women: Statistics show that 10% of the female population of the US, aged 18-24, use and sell content on OnlyFans.

Men: Approximately 80% of OnlyFans subscribers are male, with roughly 1 in 5 men under 40 in the U.S. having paid for content. Users are often young, with 54% aged 18-24 and 49% aged 25-34. Data suggests a high proportion of users are in relationships, with one study finding 89% of subscribers are married

16 posted on 01/30/2026 5:24:37 PM PST by tlozo (“We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth,” Trump)
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To: Flaming Conservative

Women have been selling their bodies throughout human history.

‘OnlyFans’ is just one of the new iterations.


17 posted on 01/30/2026 5:28:46 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: nickcarraway

How about a 40% income tax on Muslims?


18 posted on 01/30/2026 5:53:56 PM PST by MrBambaLaMamba (Wאני עומד לצד ישראל. The only good commie is one that's dead - Country Joe McDonald)
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To: BipolarBob

I am with you. I do not like this tax either.


19 posted on 01/30/2026 5:56:17 PM PST by Parley Baer
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To: monkeyshine

Ha!!


20 posted on 01/30/2026 6:07:46 PM PST by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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