Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Botax-man cometh

We've all heard this one was coming. Plastic surgeons and their patients make a very easy target for politicians, right? But will it really go through?

Everyone points out the disappointment of New Jersey, which levied a 6% tax on cosmetic procedures in 2004. Some speculate that the tax has actually cost the state $3.39 for every $1 collected.

So maybe the question is not, will the "botax" be passed by the Senate, but if it does, what will it actually do?