John Cornyn

Raising taxes is the last thing we should do amid the weakest economic recovery since World War II. Unfortunately, even if we avoid the full 'Taxmageddon' scenario, President Obama's health care law also contains a new surtax on investment that will take effect in 2013.

American Politician

Susan Collins

What we've been hearing over and over again is that the reason Republicans are opposed to the surtax is because of the concern of its impact on job creation. Well, if you carve out employers, you take away that argument.

Douglas Coupland

Lottery tickets are a surtax on desperation.

Canadian Author

Surtax often arises from new policies to address specific issues.

Policy Change

Surtaxes may be temporary, existing only until a goal is met.

Temporary Measure

Surtax can be controversial and may cause public debate or dissatisfaction.