I don't see how this is possible. When have they been able to tax anyone/everyone just for living and breathing? I agree with the other assessments, but this one (and you're not the only one who's said this) makes no sense to me.
they were granted and have always had this power. The only reason they do no use it is we the people would throw them out on their collective asses.
Now that they have to call a spade a spade (taxes) they will be even more heistant to pass anything that includes extra taxes... hence, transparency.