Time to Think

Taxes, Fees and Fallacies                                                                        #228 By Hank Silverberg  I had to do one of life's tedious little chores this week. I renewed the registration on my car with the DMV. I was reminded first by my nine-year-old grandson, who pointed to the "April 23" sticker on my license plates. He then explained that I should renew it for three years to save some money.  This young man is very smart and gives me a run for my money in Scrabble.  Heeding his advice, I went on-line for the renewal. It cost $134 for three years, but I noticed something new in the process that was not there the last time I renewed.  They were charging me $42 for something called a "Highway Use Fee."  The use of fuel efficient or electric vehicles across Vi...