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So Far From Heaven

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41. Isn't this a moral issue?

Reply to Hiraeth (Original post)

Sun Apr 17, 2016, 01:38 PM

Apr 2016

That's the difference between me and most I know. I am actually an atheist, so this may sound weird, but my assumption is that I am responsible for everyone because I am human.

I don't see taxes as a 'take away'. I see it as a 'give away', where you should give what you can afford. If I don't agree with how that money is used, I need to actively support change so that it does.

To wit: Bernie Sanders

I give what I can. I don't expect others to do so.

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Who here among us paid MORE than their FAIR share of taxes. If so, HOW much more? [View all] Hiraeth Apr 2016 OP

We get stuck paying thousands every year when a large Corp pays nothing. It's the height of bullshit onecaliberal Apr 2016 #1

One has to HAVE money in order to HIDE said money. Me, I have none and owe more! Hiraeth Apr 2016 #2

It's like me, we adjust our withholding but it never helps. We will be paying the IRS in perpetuity onecaliberal Apr 2016 #16

Itemized Deduction vs Standard Deduction... mwooldri Apr 2016 #3

I am not sure but, I gather from GD-P that Bernie did NOT pay his. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #4

his tax rate is lower than mine Skittles Apr 2016 #14

did you pay more than your fair share? Hiraeth Apr 2016 #17

I am single and do not own a home Skittles Apr 2016 #19

on my but, you ARE a special piece of candy. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #20

LOL Skittles Apr 2016 #21

toodles, poodles. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #22

Hmmm 2naSalit Apr 2016 #5

so then, they are making sure you ONLY pay your FAIR share and NO more, right? Hiraeth Apr 2016 #6

Doesn't quite work that way... 2naSalit Apr 2016 #12

what are you claiming? zero deductions? Hiraeth Apr 2016 #18

1040EZ 2naSalit Apr 2016 #23

I'm a truck driver and I use the 1040 A HERETIC I AM Apr 2016 #32

I used to be a road warrior too 2naSalit Apr 2016 #39

Payroll Deductions 1939 Apr 2016 #30

That's true Yupster Apr 2016 #35

I simply accept 2naSalit Apr 2016 #36

High wage earners and dividend/interst recipients not just businesses 1939 Apr 2016 #43

Ah. 2naSalit Apr 2016 #45

If you makes $80,000 a year 1939 Apr 2016 #46

It's not just about taxes though... Kalidurga Apr 2016 #7

so true. but TAXES. Kalidurga. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #8

I explained it so even my SO gets it he hates hates hates taxes... Kalidurga Apr 2016 #11

TAXES! 2naSalit Apr 2016 #24

Tax the rich. Feed the poor. (n/t) Iggo Apr 2016 #9

I think the politicians like DWS who support our policies of putting pot smokers in prison Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #10

I would be more inclined to 2naSalit Apr 2016 #13

agree with that. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #26

Well, it doesn't SickOfTheOnePct Apr 2016 #31

Gee thanks... 2naSalit Apr 2016 #37

I don't disagree that military spending is too high SickOfTheOnePct Apr 2016 #40

When you figure in 2naSalit Apr 2016 #42

There are legitimate deductions that are more likely to trigger an audit Fumesucker Apr 2016 #15

Thousands of dollars more. Don't really want to guestimate. Ms. Toad Apr 2016 #25

Now, that is Not Fair. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #27

Tell me about it. Ms. Toad Apr 2016 #29

I paid exactly my fair share Travis_0004 Apr 2016 #28

Me too lancer78 Apr 2016 #38

A much higher proportion of our Social Security was taxed this year. mnhtnbb Apr 2016 #33

I paid less than my fair share. dawg Apr 2016 #34

Isn't this a moral issue? So Far From Heaven Apr 2016 #41

What is a "fair share?" Adrahil Apr 2016 #44