dfitzo53 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 2 hours ago, @SkinsGoldPants said: Right. If people had a list of the things their taxes could go fund. What would they pick vs. reject? I imagine fixing roads and bridges would be preferred over a top % break. Paying Police, Fire, and EMTs over a Corporate break. Public schools over private ones. Plenty would support big military spending if it wasn't overpriced billing to contractors for things they sometimes deliver on. Not that you were suggesting this, but I don't think letting people pick where their tax dollars go would do anything positive. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) I would have mine fund food stamps, but like for bourbon, and for everyone. Edited March 2, 2019 by PleaseBlitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, PleaseBlitz said: I would have mine fund food stamps, but like for bourbon, and for everyone. That would lead to fights. Make it marijuana and watch this country come together. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, dfitzo53 said: Not that you were suggesting this, but I don't think letting people pick where their tax dollars go would do anything positive. I agree. That's my point. People have no idea what they are opposing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Springfield said: My boss was so generous, he paid me less so that I’d get the same amount every paycheck and I wouldn’t have to pay as much in taxes! What a genius. I really hope you're joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, PleaseBlitz said: I would have mine fund food stamps, but like for bourbon, and for everyone. I take back everything I said, this is a great plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Larry said: I really hope you're joking Yes. That wasn’t serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Hersh said: That would lead to fights. Make it marijuana and watch this country come together. UBI. Universal Bud Initiative. Subsidizes cannabis for the entire country. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchogs Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 getting crushed this year. while our AGI went up, our total tax WAY up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD0506 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Here's the thing, overwhelmingly the people that were expecting and counting on returns filed ASAP, to get those $$$ in their bank. That was less than anticipated but overall, not disastrous because most people in that % have a limited tax exposure. People that were expecting to pay put it off, tend to file late/at the last minute to delay the pain of coughing it up. Some of them are working the numbers and thinking, "Uh oh..." but they haven't actually had to face it yet. The majority of the impact is still coming, millions that are going to get boned have yet to face it. Wait until the beginning of April and see how much squealing you hear on this subject, it will be deafening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I made more money but paid less in taxes than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Major Harris said: I made more money but paid less in taxes than last year. GET HIM! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Major Harris said: I made more money but paid less in taxes than last year. I'll assume you always take the statndard deduction and you have kid(s). Edited March 4, 2019 by The Evil Genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 How TF do you make more money when you are on strike for half the year?? This is why everyone HATES teachers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, PleaseBlitz said: How TF do you make more money when you are on strike for half the year?? This is why everyone HATES teachers. Maybe he used his free time at the Charles Town racetrack and casino? Or he became a part time Aldi's employee and earned a higher salary than what the state underpays teachers. 😁 Edited March 4, 2019 by The Evil Genius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbws Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Major Harris said: I made more money but paid less in taxes than last year. I could say the same if I lived in a taker state, but I got royally ****ed. You're welcome, taker states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, mbws said: I could say the same if I lived in a taker state, but I got royally ****ed. You're welcome, taker states. I could be wrong but I don’t think that has anything to do with it buddy. 🤣 14 hours ago, The Evil Genius said: Maybe he used his free time at the Charles Town racetrack and casino? Or he became a part time Aldi's employee and earned a higher salary than what the state underpays teachers. 😁 Some truth in here. I work a 2nd job. 18 hours ago, The Evil Genius said: I'll assume you always take the statndard deduction and you have kid(s). Yes and yes. Edited March 5, 2019 by Major Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabbypatty Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 14 hours ago, mbws said: I could say the same if I lived in a taker state, but I got royally ****ed. You're welcome, taker states. Taker state? Why should everyone else have to subsidize your state taxes? Everyone is mad because they can't write off their sky high taxes in high tax states, and now it's everyone else's fault? Vote in better reps and lower taxes or move to a "taker state" Better yet don't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, crabbypatty said: Taker state? Why should everyone else have to subsidize your state taxes? Everyone is mad because they can't write off their sky high taxes in high tax states, and now it's everyone else's fault? Vote in better reps and lower taxes or move to a "taker state" Better yet don't do that. The reality is that what you posted is almost the exact opposite of what happens. In general states with higher state taxes get less back than they send to the federal government which subsidizes poor states/states with lower state taxes. The new caps may only serve to subsidize those poor states even more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Perhaps those higher tax states will be less likely to support govt largess when it is not federally deductible? Nah, they will just fight to restore the deduction shielding them from their choices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Yes, they should slash services, cut pay to teachers and first responders then become like GOP states with higher percentages of uninsured. Sounds like a great idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 33 minutes ago, twa said: Perhaps those higher tax states will be less likely to support govt largess when it is not federally deductible? Nah, they will just fight to restore the deduction shielding them from their choices. Be specific. What "gov't largess" are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 It’s gonna make people not want to buy homes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, twa said: Perhaps those higher tax states will be less likely to support govt largess when it is not federally deductible? Nah, they will just fight to restore the deduction shielding them from their choices. Hard to say with a straight face when the tax cuts overwhelmingly benefitted the elite of the elite at the expense of middle class homeowners. Additionally, in the mid 1970s the California conservative movement got a Prop passed whose side effect essentially guarenteed inflated housing prices in California. Prop 13 all but eliminated the incentive to sell (unless you're moving out of state). Not sure what homeowners here are suppose to do. 1 hour ago, Elessar78 said: Be specific. What "gov't largess" are you referring to? You know..sewer and water improvements, emergency and police services, sidewalks, etc. 🙄 Edited March 5, 2019 by The Evil Genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Hersh said: The reality is that what you posted is almost the exact opposite of what happens. In general states with higher state taxes get less back than they send to the federal government which subsidizes poor states/states with lower state taxes. The new caps may only serve to subsidize those poor states even more. Does any of this have anything to do with individual tax returns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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