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Old 10-31-2008, 10:23 AM   #5
classicman
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Originally Posted by lookout123 View Post
Family of four with $80,000 Net paid <$1,800 in federal income tax.

Family of four with $100,000 Net paid @$6800 in federal income tax.
If I make an additional $20,000 then my taxes increase by $5000??

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Originally Posted by lookout123 View Post
I really don't get it. I've seen different figures stating between 40-50% of the US population pays zero federal income tax so who is Obama talking about when he says the middle class needs a break at the expense of the rich?
Good question - One no one seems to be asking, I wonder why?
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