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LiberalFighter

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15. I am one of those 53% I guess.

Mon Sep 17, 2012, 07:37 PM

Sep 2012

I pay federal taxes and after receiving my refund my effective tax rate was 10.1%. I had income that was taxed at 0%, at 10%, and at 15%. I was unable to itemize my deductions as I didn't have enough beyond the standard. Part of that was probably because I had been paying extra on my mortgage so I could be free and clear. The negative is that I have less refund. The positive is that I don't pay a mortgage anymore and now save over $10k a year max.

But guess what? Even though I am not one of the 47% I am still voting for Obama. Cripes the rich has more income that is not taxed than my gross income. And I'm not complaining about paying my taxes. I will if Rmoney gets elected and my taxes go up so the rich can have even more income exempt from taxes.

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Hey, You. Are you a Mittler 47%er? [View all] RobertEarl Sep 2012 OP

No, I'm not a 47%er SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #1

47ers are those who vote for good government RobertEarl Sep 2012 #5

I did read the threads, thanks SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #6

Why so defensive? RobertEarl Sep 2012 #7

Not defensive at all, just stating the facts n/t SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #9

Here. The Quote. Fact. You're welcome. RobertEarl Sep 2012 #12

You need to look up some facts SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #14

Did some looking RobertEarl Sep 2012 #18

But the premise of that argument is wrong. LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #13

I don't disagree with anything you've said SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #16

I had enough capital losses last year that I almost made his rate, Warpy Sep 2012 #2

Few would argue that $49,000 is sub subsistence wage SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #3

If that family of 5 needs food stamps Warpy Sep 2012 #17

Anyone who believe's that Mitt's contempt stops at 47% FightingIrish Sep 2012 #4

No, but I wish I was. In Alabama I pay no state income tax. trof Sep 2012 #8

Yes. I haven't always been. But thanks to the Bush Recession, I am. kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #10

No, I'm one of the 53%ers who support his lazy, corporate, tax-dodging ass. haele Sep 2012 #11

I am one of those 53% I guess. LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #15