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Mark Perlberg’s Believe it or Not: Strange Tax Laws

Mark Perlberg’s Believe it or Not: Strange Tax Laws

By:

Mark Perlberg

Published:

December 12, 2023

Updated:

October 14, 2026

1 min read
Key Takeaway
You don't have to choose between your financial goals. Start by taking advantage of available employer benefits, then balance your remaining savings between short-term priorities and long-term financial growth. Keep money needed in the near term in an appropriate low-risk option, and consider the tax implications before using long-term savings.

⦁ At Kansas Amusement Parks, boarding a hot air balloon that’s still attached to the ground is subject to an ironically named “amusement tax.” If the balloon is released, the ride is tax free.
⦁ New York takes a shmear out of your wallet adding an 8-cent tax for slicing, spreads or other additions, while not taxing a plain uncut bagel. Go figure!
⦁ Colorado is no place for klutzes! If you’re the kind of person who is apt to spill hot coffee on yourself while driving, think twice before moving to Colorado, where coffee cup lids are subject to a 2.9 percent tax (the cup itself is not taxed).

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About the author

Mark Perlberg

Certified Tax Planner

Mark Perlberg is a CPA, Certified Tax Planner, and specializes in helping real estate investors and entrepreneurs achieve their financial goals through strategic tax planning. He has been a CPA since 2015, and since 2019, has served hundreds of entrepreneurs to create tax plans with savings as high as $2.5 Million in a single year through advanced planning methods. Mark and his team collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique goals and circumstances, evaluating all sources of past, present, and future financial events to guide them toward the most advantageous business and financial decisions. Originally from New York and now based in Atlanta, Mark is also a passionate foodie and a world traveler.

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