I hardly use any government services. Will I be getting a big refund from the government?

[middle-aged mom]

The effective federal income tax rate paid by a family of 4 in the exact middle of the middle income bracket is about 5.3%.

[Frank DeForrest]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

The effective federal income tax rate paid by a family of 4 in the exact middle of the middle income bracket is about 5.3%.

So some have more stolen from them than others. Thanks for that fun factoid.

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

So some have more stolen from them than others. Thanks for that fun factoid.

And some pay less.

BTW, the effective federal income tax rate paid by a family of 4 in the exact middle of the income bracket paid
8% in 1998-2000, 2.7% more than today.

[Frank DeForrest]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

And some pay less.

BTW, the effective federal income tax rate paid by a family of 4 in the exact middle of the income bracket paid
8% in 1998-2000, 2.7% more than today.

If that were only the whole picture. You almost make it sound as if we live in some tax free utopia lol

[jetgraphics]

Why all the fuss?
Taxes are voluntary, right?
Governments instituted to secure rights cannot tax rights - only privileges.
You should ask your servants in office to explain which revenue taxable privileges you're obligated to pay for.

[Goinback2011]

The leeches vote to have the government steal your money to give to them. They're criminals using the government as their gun.

[Southern man]

Originally Posted by KonaldDuth

Hi, guys. I just looked at a pie chart of where my taxes go




and I realized that I paid about $20,000 in taxes this year but used less than half of services/protections/etc. that the government spending goes towards. Will the government refund me $10,000 this year?

Sure, just write the check for the amount you feel you owe.

[Steve40th]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

The effective federal income tax rate paid by a family of 4 in the exact middle of the middle income bracket is about 5.3%.

So, what is the middle income tax bracket?