My wife and I paid taxes this year (dollars, money, government)

[hippydippyman]

My friend's daughter and daughter-in-law received more than $4000 from the IRS. They paid nothing near that in taxes but the fact that they attended a junior college qualified them for "credits". I guess this is my wealth being redistributed. I can tell you that these two young women will not spend the money wisely.

[McBain II]

Originally Posted by hippydippyman

My friend's daughter and daughter-in-law received more than $4000 from the IRS. They paid nothing near that in taxes but the fact that they attended a junior college qualified them for "credits". I guess this is my wealth being redistributed. I can tell you that these two young women will not spend the money wisely.

So what's the problem?

[Oildog]

Vote for a 12% flat tax for anyone making over 40k/year.

[McBain II]

Originally Posted by Oildog

Vote for a 12% flat tax for anyone making over 40k/year.

It's going to take roughly 35% (at least) in taxes if you want a flat tax. If you set the bar at 40k a year, it'll have to go higher.

[hippydippyman]

Originally Posted by Bosco55David

So what's the problem?

I don't think my income tax dollars should go for designer purses and shoes.

[Colddiamond102]

I love that tax credit...'cause it was much needed money for bills!

[McBain II]

Originally Posted by hippydippyman

I don't think my income tax dollars should go for designer purses and shoes.

It's not YOUR money. It's money that you paid to the government for them to use in running this country.

Second, what business is it of yours what they use their refund for?

[hippydippyman]

Originally Posted by Bosco55David

It's not YOUR money. It's money that you paid to the government for them to use in running this country.

Second, what business is it of yours what they use their refund for?

As a taxpayer who is funding the tax credits it is my business.

[McBain II]

Originally Posted by hippydippyman

As a taxpayer who is funding the tax credits it is my business.

No it's not.

[Memphis1979]

Originally Posted by hippydippyman

My friend's daughter and daughter-in-law received more than $4000 from the IRS. They paid nothing near that in taxes but the fact that they attended a junior college qualified them for "credits". I guess this is my wealth being redistributed. I can tell you that these two young women will not spend the money wisely.

Whats wrong with trying to give those in college extra money? As long as they stay in, they'll get decent jobs, and pay in far more in taxes over the rest of their lifetime, than they ever withdrew.

As far as "I know they won't spend it wisely" thing, thats just the age old young vs. old.