As if we’re not already taxed more than enough on almost everything that we do, eat or go, there are even new taxes, weird taxes to be exact, that we may not be aware of but should be starting now. These are things that we may be doing on a habitual basis and are just totally unaware that we are taxed about it. Or it could be luxury or indulgences that we practice from time to time but never expected to be even taxed!

Read on and you may realize that as the formation of the United States was said to be “precipitated by just one tax too many from the British,” with the Stamp Act resulting into the infamous Tea Party and eventually into a revolt, we may be heading into another revolution with the emergence of these new weird and unnecessary (?) taxes.

Tanning Tax. Under the Affordable Care Act, getting a tan nowadays entitles you not only to a sexy, bronze tone perfect for the summer, but also to a whopping 10% tax on indoor tanning services. So unless you’re able or willing to pay that much extra for the perfect summer tan, start getting a little color the natural way. To say that getting a tan is hot stuff never sounded more appropriate than this.

Bottled Water Tax. In Washington, there’s a new water tax taxing water on  disposable bottles, exempting only those able to get a prescription for their bottled waters. On the up side, those who paid taxes for their bottled waters can apply for a refund when their taxes reach $25. Better start thinking about bringing your own water canisters when you step out of the house, huh?

Candy Taxes. If you’re a sweet tooth, you might have second thoughts about being in Kentucky starting this summer. That’s because there’s a new tax on candy that might change your cravings for the sweets – or not. Breakfast bars containing natural or artificial sweeteners along with fruits, nuts, or other ingredients; without flour; don’t need refrigeration; and are classified as candy are subject to sales tax. But breakfast cereals with exactly the same ingredients on the label but are not classified as candy are tax-free. It’s a no-brainer what your choice would be – unless you care more about the candy than the tax.

Digital Products Tax. Starting July 1 this year, in Wyoming, they no longer tax sales of digital products with limited or disposable use. Example is downloadable pay-per-view films because you can’t keep the file permanently anyway. But ebooks and such that you can keep forever are subject to tax.

Jock Tax. In 1991, Michael Jordan’s earnings were taxed when his team Chicago Bulls played in California. This even extended to include anyone performing in, playing in, or working in California even for just a short period. The tax system worked and soon after, other states followed suit. In fact, Britain is now also adapting the same tax practice, taxing not only active incomes but passive incomes as well.

Did I label the taxes right by saying they’re weird – or should I call them SCARY TAXES instead as other states in America might soon follow suit and apply the same new taxing system? Weird? Scary!