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rateyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:11 AM Original message |
To those making over $250,000 a year and are upset about a 3% income tax increase, I'll make a deal: |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
1. That's what I don't get. It's a stupid 3% increase. |
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Rockholm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
2. Are you kidding me? |
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Richardo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
3. 3% increase on the amount OVER $250K |
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Ozma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:29 AM Response to Reply #3 |
12. Very IMPORTANT point! |
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msanthrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
4. I'll pay my 3%.....it's fair and I won't be paying more than I did |
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Sedona (715 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
5. that's $250K after deductions |
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Auggie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
6. 3% = $7500.00 |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:23 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. The 3% is only on the amount over 250k |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:25 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. It would be a $7500 increase if you made $500,000... |
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Auggie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:56 AM Response to Reply #10 |
19. Got it. That really is miniscule. |
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mtnsnake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
7. No kidding. If your making an obscene amount of money, like how much more do you need? |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
8. In the wealthiest neighborhood in my town the Obama signs way outnumber McCain signs. |
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leftofcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
11. We make just a tad over that and have no problem paying |
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Ozma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:31 AM Response to Reply #11 |
14. You get to deduct the medical costs...you know, so you won't pay more! |
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leftofcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:32 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Not too much which is why we have no problem |
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rateyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:51 AM Response to Reply #11 |
18. Your chemo bill is outrageous, and I hope the treatment works... |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
13. I'd love to make that much - |
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Ozma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:31 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. I'd like to have that much in savings for retirement! |
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predfan (769 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:48 AM Response to Original message |
17. That's the part one rarely hears.............it only kicks in after $250,000 |
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OnionPatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
20. They just don't understand. |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
21. I make that much and I'm not upset about a tax increase |
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Patient (43 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
22. Thta tax increase |
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lancer78 (109 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-28-08 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
23. These people are idiots. |
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