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2016 Postmortem

Control-Z

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4. I didn't do the math

Reply to Filibuster Harry (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 2, 2013, 03:56 PM

Jan 2013

but I was more worried that the tax rate for the top 2 percent would be compromised down to 35 or 36 instead of the Clinton era rate of 39.6.

Off the top of my head it seemed like the higher rate would generate more than making the cutoff $250,000 but at the lower rate. I could very well have this completely wrong .

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POLL: the deal,good or not? [View all] jerseyjack Jan 2013 OP

I think we should have held to $ 200,000 and $ 400,000 with the estate tax at $ 3.5 million @ 35% Filibuster Harry Jan 2013 #1

I didn't do the math Control-Z Jan 2013 #4

It was a GREAT RESULT. Perfect? No. But nothing is. BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #2

I agree Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2013 #3

Personally, I was to the point of wanting to go over the cliff. denverbill Jan 2013 #5

I too was in favor of going over the cliff as well Harmony Blue Jan 2013 #6

Yes please. Myrina Jan 2013 #7

The Reeps were forced to raise taxes riqster Jan 2013 #8

AMT wiped out. Payroll taxes restored. DevonRex Jan 2013 #9

It's okay I guess, but we'll really see in three months. nt geek tragedy Jan 2013 #10