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I found a stupid simple red pill, I showed my 2016 and 2018 tax returns to someone showing the difference in Federal tax paid pre and post Trump tax cuts. All other things being nearly equal, I said here are the 8,000 ($8k) reasons I’m voting for Trump. ⚠️ HIGH ENERGY⚠️
posted ago by Whoopies_tds ago by Whoopies_tds +6166 / -2

The result was this: 😳

SPEZ:

Federal income tax withheld

  • 2016 form: line 64
  • 2018 form: line 16 (new easier form)
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– SellTheSun 24 points ago +27 / -3

The % of taxes you pay should go DOWN as you make more money. The overall amount you pay will still increase, but it punishes people for being successful when you take a bigger cut of their pay as a result of them making more money.

Literally everything in the free market has quantity discounts but when it comes to taxes, the government has quantity price increases. It's complete bullshit.

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– quietam_uxorem 7 points ago +7 / -0

I'd love to see a true flat tax. No deductions, no exemptions. Stop all the social engineering crap.

Every person with income files as a individual. Simple form - how much income did you have? Pay 10% (or whatever %). Done.

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