said by PhoenixDown 
:At least by my bill.
My plan is $39.99 + $0.50 for text messages. My taxes, surcharges and BS are 32%
$40.49 My Plan + text messages for the month
$1.75 REGULATORY PROGRAMS FEE
$1.34 UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY CHARGE
$1.56 TELECOM EXCISE TAX
$0.30 LOCAL WIRELESS SURCHARGE
$0.38 MCTD SURCHARGE
$1.42 FEDERAL TAX
$0.87 NY CITY UTILITY G.R. SUR
$1.20 ST WIRELESS COMM SURCHARGE
$3.98 SALES TAX
$12.80 Tax Total
32% Tax
Half of those aren't taxes, they are "fees" that the phone company charges you.
