I wissh we all could pay in quarterly instead of via paycheck.  Then we would all really understand how much the Governments take from us.
120763
I pay quarterly taxes because I am an independent contractor.  Ask to be 1099'd by your employer.  Then you have the option to pay taxes at the end of the year or quarterly.
498358
A flat tax would tax everyone at the same rate (percentage).  There would be no exemptions or exceptions.  There would be no loop holes for the very rich to use.  A flat tax would almost eliminate the need for an IRS.  That alone is a good reason to implement a flat tax.  The other tax that has been discussed with the "USE TAX".  That would tax everything we buy but not everything we earn.
216409
One of the greatest ludicracices ever commited, was allowing congress to set their own pay scale.  Not even the President can do that.  It really makes you see the dark side of politics when these guys get more money to bicker all day long, while the rest of us work to produce something that people need or want.
577986
Wow...netjr....you haven't even read the FairTax Book, have you?  If you did....you'd know that your little business would be hell of a lot easier to run because you wouldn't need to worry about payroll taxes, withholding, etc. You must be in love with the IRS who continues to abuse the people and businesses alike.  And the tax is only taxed at the RETAIL level...that's one time only.  On top of that, the Government gives you a kickback for turning in tax money.  The only people upset about this idea are the ones who haven't taken the time to keep a level head and just simply investigate it thoroughly before making a decision.  You can't possibly be in support of the IRS, can you?
397674
You will see more money in your paycheck.  Single tax rates are higher.
128178
well, we all need money to live. What other way is there but to work??? If you find out, let me know.
491969
NO NO NO NO NO!!  The government haven't got a clue when money is concerned. They've got so much of it themselves, they lose track of the value of it. It should be down to the 'Joe Bloggs' of the country, at least they know how far money stretches and what its like to have to scrimp by.  Why does the government not do what us the public want? Then they would get voted back in time and time again?
62817
I hope we plan for it...Plans are made all the time by the Gov to play out "WHAT IF" Different factors are put in and there is a plan made, even for worst case scenerios. Thats what they get paid for.
414618
So that all governments can charge for passports and for visa's and make some money !!
506310
Everybody has to pay taxes.
413109
More than any self-respecting, hard-working (non-elected politician), North American taxpayer would allow, or be pleased to know. . .\nDo YOU have an actual 'figure'???\nIf so - please include in your details of this question?\nThanx -\n\nPS - I truly DO appreciate you 'doing more research' and including the anstronomical figures in your details . . . that's some awesome numbers that you have reported . . . and we the people are powerless to stem the flow!!! as we continue to allow those dollars to be 'taxed' away from our grocery money!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ---- can we all say?\n"I'm so proud to be an American"
546994
no, I think ushud give them money, coz they might need this money and could solve their major probs. they must be looking fwd. to get this bonus in the form of money,
121726
We ALL need money for one reason or another eh?
106734
We loan out billions of dollars to other countries and most of them never pay us back...Thus we are in debt..if we can recover some it would help...but we don't seem to enforce it much.
146711
The great part of this country is that you can disagree with the government.  I agree that the government needs to do a better job of protecting individual rights.\n\nHowever this does not relieve you of the obligation to pay your income tax.  The only reason your earnings have value is because of the US Government and you must do your part to support the country, even if you disagree with the administration.
208300
I think it would definitely help if people repaid the welfare system once they could afford to(voluntarily), what people should remember is that they're not paying it back to help the government, they're paying it back to help those in need who are now in a situation that they were once in themselves. I think that it's appalling that only men have to pay back welfare, in Australia it's a little more even.
266985
A mess.  Our society would be alot better off if we tried to equalize the money a bit.  We are not making much headway doing it the way we are.  I would be willing to join a political party that thinks we should take care of our own country and it's people.  Global warming and the loss of fish, other animals and the state of our rainforests really has me worried.  And I am ashamed that we as a country have not learned to be above war.