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Originally Posted by lifeexplorer
Everybody should pay the same amount of income, estate, and property taxes.
No, they shouldn't.
The federal budget for this year was $4,790,000,000,000. If you figure there are 350,000,000 people in this country, that would mean each man, woman and child would owe $13,686 in income taxes (plus FICA I assume). The median household (which is two adults and two children) earns $60k per year. But their tax liability just for income tax and FICA would be $54,744. That would leave that couple only $5,256 for the year, and that's not counting any state taxes or property tax which they would also have to pay. This shows why your idea is asinine. Again, at least 50% of households would ultimately owe more in taxes than they earn if we used your idea.
And that's not to mention the boon that it would be to the wealthy, who would see a YUGE tax cut
The federal budget for this year was $4,790,000,000,000. If you figure there are 350,000,000 people in this country, that would mean each man, woman and child would owe $13,686 in income taxes (plus FICA I assume). The median household (which is two adults and two children) earns $60k per year. But their tax liability just for income tax and FICA would be $54,744. That would leave that couple only $5,256 for the year, and that's not counting any state taxes or property tax which they would also have to pay. This shows why your idea is asinine. Again, at least 50% of households would ultimately owe more in taxes than they earn if we used your idea.
And that's not to mention the boon that it would be to the wealthy, who would see a YUGE tax cut
Explain to me why other people must be forced to pay more than the 47% who pays zero dollar.
Did you come to this would voluntarily? If you don’t talk to the people who bring you into this world, who else should be held accountable for your predicament?
Perfect, finally straight answer.
Let's continue.
So, we have a person that can't "voluntarily" gather or grow food since he doesn't own the land - which is about 99% of people.
Now, to survive, i.e. to at least eat something, he needs to buy the food - are we so far on the same page? Or you would argue with this too?
There are only two ways left for this person - either go to work for somebody, or start your own business.
Do you agree on this? If not, list any other options.
So, we have a person that can't "voluntarily" gather or grow food since he doesn't own the land - which is about 99% of people.
Now, to survive, i.e. to at least eat something, he needs to buy the food - are we so far on the same page? Or you would argue with this too?
There are only two ways left for this person - either go to work for somebody, or start your own business.
Do you agree on this? If not, list any other options.
Third option: talk to the parents.
As I said multiple times, your predicament is not a concern for other people. You should talk to your parents.
Last edited by lifeexplorer; 12-29-2020 at 10:46 AM..
I'm still waiting for a logical argument as to why the system enslaves us.
Nothing yet posted has done that
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