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Yep. Payroll taxes serve a specific purpose. Federal Income taxes do not. One SHOULD be able to expect a service for which they specifically paid. One SHOULD NOT expect a service for which they paid nothing. 47% get something for nothing. That's not "fair."
That thinking ignores what we are currently experiencing -- in a time of deficits, Republicans propose plans to cut Medicare and Social Security which are supported by specific taxes.
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So that includes everyone who files a tax return, meaning high school and college students, senior citizens, the disabled, and so forth.
I've asked this question already, apparently the OP doesn't have any numbers to back up his assertion that the 47% are made up of "able bodied people getting a free ride".
Everyone else is required to substantiate their posts. I guess the OP is exempt.
No, but apparently 47% make less than the required minimum that the IRS imposes that you are required to file.
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Originally Posted by SityData
If you have a job you have to pay federal income tax!
I know people that only make 18,000 per year; they still have to pay federal income tax!
People that are paid minimum wage must pay federal income tax!
Only if they are paid by pay check. I know quite a few people that are self employed, and they never file taxes.
As for those that DO get a check, if they file they WILL get their taxes back, so they aren't really paying taxes.
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Originally Posted by AeroGuyDC
So far, no one has put forth a logical attempt. All we've gotten so far is deflection and obfuscation. No one wants to admit that it's not logical to argue for the rich to "pay their fair share" when in fact 47% of American's aren't paying ANY federal income taxes.
Take that up with the IRS then. Seriously. Per this year's 1040 workbook: If you filing status is single then file a return if your groos income is over $9,500 (under 65) or $10,950 (over 65). OR married filing jointly $19,000(under 65), $20,150(one spouse over 65), $21,300(both over 65), OR married filing seperately $3,700 (any age), OR Head of household $12,200(under 65), $13,650(over 65), OR qualifying widow w/dependent child $15,300(under 65), $16,450 (over 65).
That's the IRS "rules" for filing requirements. Anything below those amounts, and you aren't required to file, but they reccommend that you do to get your taxes back if you have children.
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Originally Posted by Toyman at Jewel Lake
So....when does a renter make his check out to the local school district? Or is it perchance the landlord that does so? If so, why should other property owners, particularly the working poor or those on fixed incomes, be expected to subsidise wealthy business owners?
Around here, you pay more on your utility bills that home owners for the school taxesif you are a renter. Not much true, but a percent or two more. (ends up being no more than $4-5/month in school tax, unless you have a CRAZY high bill!)
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I guess the OP is exempt.