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Post by thebigragu on Feb 28, 2016 14:01:54 GMT -5
As a smoker and a new chicago transplant im paying more taxes at the state level then most. Federal Government should stay the fuck out of my pocket. I don't mind paying my fair share and i always have. Government gets a cut of every fucking tax in aviation every fucking ticket. You know how many people are flying. Plus other fucking nonsense. You have any idea how many people smoke or use GAS. What the Fuck are they doing with this money? And then they have the balls for income taxes without providing a benefit in Healthcare costs or even loan rates to those that pay in the most. Im of Al Capones cloth. I'll give them a taste the rest is a game of hide and seek.
Federal taxes are attached to many of the items we purchase on a regular basis. The reason we don't notice or consider these taxes is that they're hidden in the purchase price of the item we're buying.
When we think of federal taxes, the first things that come to mind are the taxes taken out of our paychecks and the income tax forms we fill out each year. However, we actually pay in a lot more to the federal government than what is calculated on our annual returns through something called excise taxes.
Emily Black, an IRS business services agent, states in 2011, excise tax collections comprised just two percent of all IRS revenues, but “to put things in perspective, that’s over $49 billion in excise tax collections.” Federal taxes are attached to many of the items we purchase on a regular – sometimes even daily – basis. The reason we don’t notice or consider these taxes is that they're hidden in the purchase price of the item we’re buying.
Air transportation taxes
As if air fares and baggage fees weren’t high enough, you’ll also get hit with federal air transportation taxes when you buy flight tickets. In most cases, airline carriers advertise base fares that do not include the extra federal taxes. When you finalize your purchase, a federal tax of 7.5 percent, plus a segment fee of $4 each way, is tacked on to your final cost.
Alcohol taxes
The federal tax rates for beer, wine and spirits vary depending on the type of alcohol you buy and the alcohol content of the beverage. For beer, you’ll pay the federal government between 2 and 5 cents per can, or 12 to 30 cents per six pack. The tax per 750 ml bottle of wine ranges from 4 cents for hard ciders to 67 cents for naturally sparkling varieties. Spirits or hard liquors have the highest liquor tax because of their high alcohol content. An average 80-proof 750 ml bottle of hard liquor will cost you $2.14 in federal tax.
Tobacco product tax
If you smoke or chew tobacco, a portion of your purchase price is devoted to federal tax. A standard pack of 20 cigarettes or 20 small cigars has a $1.01 federal tax, a large cigar has a 40 cent tax and a one-ounce tin of chewing tobacco has a three cent tax. For loose pipe tobacco, you'll pay an extra 17.6 cents per 1-ounce pouch.
Firearms and ammunition tax
Whether you hunt for sport, carry a concealed weapon or just own personal firearms, you’ll pay a federal tax on the sales price of the gun and any ammunition. For the purchase of pistols and revolvers, the federal rate is 10 percent, and for all other firearms and ammunition, the rate is 11 percent. These taxes are in addition to any state and local sales taxes.
Fuel tax
When you fuel up, a portion of the price goes toward federal taxes. The amount of tax depends on the type of gas you buy. For regular unleaded, you’ll pay 18.4 cents per gallon; for natural gas fuels, like E-85, you’ll pay 11.4 cents per gallon; and for diesel you’ll pay 24.4 cents per gallon. These taxes are included in the price you see on gas station signs, so it’s easy to miss this hidden tax.
Gas guzzler tax
Aside from saving money on gasoline, one more reason to drive a fuel-efficient vehicle is to avoid the gas guzzler tax. The federal government imposes this tax on the purchase of new cars based on their miles-per-gallon fuel efficiency. If you buy a vehicle that gets better than 22.5 miles to the gallon, you won't pay the gas guzzler tax.
However, if you get 21.5 to 22.5 miles a gallon, you’ll pay an extra $1,000 for this tax; and up to $7,700 if your vehicle gets worse than 12.5 miles to the gallon. This tax applies only to new car purchases, so you won't pay it when you buy a used vehicle, regardless of its fuel efficiency.
Cell phone and landline phone taxes
The federal government charges a communications tax to your phone bill for local use only. Prior to 2006, the government also imposed the tax on long distance use, but it was determined that taxing long distance service was no longer necessary. This tax adds 3 percent of your local phone bill charges to your monthly bill.
Indoor tanning tax
As of July, 2010, all indoor tanning salons are required to pay an excise tax under the Affordable Care Act. If you use indoor tanning services, you’ll pay an extra 10 percent of the service price to cover this tax. This tax is limited specifically to indoor tanning services. You won’t be taxed for spray tans, tanning lotions or accelerators, or for gym memberships that include use of indoor tanning facilities.
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Post by Hotman on Feb 28, 2016 15:04:37 GMT -5
As a smoker and a new chicago transplant im paying more taxes at the state level then most. Federal Government should stay the fuck out of my pocket. I don't mind paying my fair share and i always have. Government gets a cut of every fucking tax in aviation every fucking ticket. You know how many people are flying. Plus other fucking nonsense. You have any idea how many people smoke or use GAS. What the Fuck are they doing with this money? And then they have the balls for income taxes without providing a benefit in Healthcare costs or even loan rates to those that pay in the most. Im of Al Capones cloth. I'll give them a taste the rest is a game of hide and seek. Federal taxes are attached to many of the items we purchase on a regular basis. The reason we don't notice or consider these taxes is that they're hidden in the purchase price of the item we're buying. When we think of federal taxes, the first things that come to mind are the taxes taken out of our paychecks and the income tax forms we fill out each year. However, we actually pay in a lot more to the federal government than what is calculated on our annual returns through something called excise taxes. Emily Black, an IRS business services agent, states in 2011, excise tax collections comprised just two percent of all IRS revenues, but “to put things in perspective, that’s over $49 billion in excise tax collections.” Federal taxes are attached to many of the items we purchase on a regular – sometimes even daily – basis. The reason we don’t notice or consider these taxes is that they're hidden in the purchase price of the item we’re buying. Air transportation taxes As if air fares and baggage fees weren’t high enough, you’ll also get hit with federal air transportation taxes when you buy flight tickets. In most cases, airline carriers advertise base fares that do not include the extra federal taxes. When you finalize your purchase, a federal tax of 7.5 percent, plus a segment fee of $4 each way, is tacked on to your final cost. Alcohol taxes The federal tax rates for beer, wine and spirits vary depending on the type of alcohol you buy and the alcohol content of the beverage. For beer, you’ll pay the federal government between 2 and 5 cents per can, or 12 to 30 cents per six pack. The tax per 750 ml bottle of wine ranges from 4 cents for hard ciders to 67 cents for naturally sparkling varieties. Spirits or hard liquors have the highest liquor tax because of their high alcohol content. An average 80-proof 750 ml bottle of hard liquor will cost you $2.14 in federal tax. Tobacco product tax If you smoke or chew tobacco, a portion of your purchase price is devoted to federal tax. A standard pack of 20 cigarettes or 20 small cigars has a $1.01 federal tax, a large cigar has a 40 cent tax and a one-ounce tin of chewing tobacco has a three cent tax. For loose pipe tobacco, you'll pay an extra 17.6 cents per 1-ounce pouch. Firearms and ammunition tax Whether you hunt for sport, carry a concealed weapon or just own personal firearms, you’ll pay a federal tax on the sales price of the gun and any ammunition. For the purchase of pistols and revolvers, the federal rate is 10 percent, and for all other firearms and ammunition, the rate is 11 percent. These taxes are in addition to any state and local sales taxes. Fuel tax When you fuel up, a portion of the price goes toward federal taxes. The amount of tax depends on the type of gas you buy. For regular unleaded, you’ll pay 18.4 cents per gallon; for natural gas fuels, like E-85, you’ll pay 11.4 cents per gallon; and for diesel you’ll pay 24.4 cents per gallon. These taxes are included in the price you see on gas station signs, so it’s easy to miss this hidden tax. Gas guzzler tax Aside from saving money on gasoline, one more reason to drive a fuel-efficient vehicle is to avoid the gas guzzler tax. The federal government imposes this tax on the purchase of new cars based on their miles-per-gallon fuel efficiency. If you buy a vehicle that gets better than 22.5 miles to the gallon, you won't pay the gas guzzler tax. However, if you get 21.5 to 22.5 miles a gallon, you’ll pay an extra $1,000 for this tax; and up to $7,700 if your vehicle gets worse than 12.5 miles to the gallon. This tax applies only to new car purchases, so you won't pay it when you buy a used vehicle, regardless of its fuel efficiency. Cell phone and landline phone taxes The federal government charges a communications tax to your phone bill for local use only. Prior to 2006, the government also imposed the tax on long distance use, but it was determined that taxing long distance service was no longer necessary. This tax adds 3 percent of your local phone bill charges to your monthly bill. Indoor tanning tax As of July, 2010, all indoor tanning salons are required to pay an excise tax under the Affordable Care Act. If you use indoor tanning services, you’ll pay an extra 10 percent of the service price to cover this tax. This tax is limited specifically to indoor tanning services. You won’t be taxed for spray tans, tanning lotions or accelerators, or for gym memberships that include use of indoor tanning facilities. I'm really surprised you don't like Bernie Sanders... He wants to take that tax money they are stealing that you are talking about and use it for healthcare and other good things. |
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Post by Trades on Feb 29, 2016 9:23:24 GMT -5
As a smoker and a new chicago transplant im paying more taxes at the state level then most. Federal Government should stay the fuck out of my pocket. I don't mind paying my fair share and i always have. Government gets a cut of every fucking tax in aviation every fucking ticket. You know how many people are flying. Plus other fucking nonsense. You have any idea how many people smoke or use GAS. What the Fuck are they doing with this money? And then they have the balls for income taxes without providing a benefit in Healthcare costs or even loan rates to those that pay in the most. Im of Al Capones cloth. I'll give them a taste the rest is a game of hide and seek. Federal taxes are attached to many of the items we purchase on a regular basis. The reason we don't notice or consider these taxes is that they're hidden in the purchase price of the item we're buying. When we think of federal taxes, the first things that come to mind are the taxes taken out of our paychecks and the income tax forms we fill out each year. However, we actually pay in a lot more to the federal government than what is calculated on our annual returns through something called excise taxes. Emily Black, an IRS business services agent, states in 2011, excise tax collections comprised just two percent of all IRS revenues, but “to put things in perspective, that’s over $49 billion in excise tax collections.” Federal taxes are attached to many of the items we purchase on a regular – sometimes even daily – basis. The reason we don’t notice or consider these taxes is that they're hidden in the purchase price of the item we’re buying. Air transportation taxes As if air fares and baggage fees weren’t high enough, you’ll also get hit with federal air transportation taxes when you buy flight tickets. In most cases, airline carriers advertise base fares that do not include the extra federal taxes. When you finalize your purchase, a federal tax of 7.5 percent, plus a segment fee of $4 each way, is tacked on to your final cost. Alcohol taxes The federal tax rates for beer, wine and spirits vary depending on the type of alcohol you buy and the alcohol content of the beverage. For beer, you’ll pay the federal government between 2 and 5 cents per can, or 12 to 30 cents per six pack. The tax per 750 ml bottle of wine ranges from 4 cents for hard ciders to 67 cents for naturally sparkling varieties. Spirits or hard liquors have the highest liquor tax because of their high alcohol content. An average 80-proof 750 ml bottle of hard liquor will cost you $2.14 in federal tax. Tobacco product tax If you smoke or chew tobacco, a portion of your purchase price is devoted to federal tax. A standard pack of 20 cigarettes or 20 small cigars has a $1.01 federal tax, a large cigar has a 40 cent tax and a one-ounce tin of chewing tobacco has a three cent tax. For loose pipe tobacco, you'll pay an extra 17.6 cents per 1-ounce pouch. Firearms and ammunition tax Whether you hunt for sport, carry a concealed weapon or just own personal firearms, you’ll pay a federal tax on the sales price of the gun and any ammunition. For the purchase of pistols and revolvers, the federal rate is 10 percent, and for all other firearms and ammunition, the rate is 11 percent. These taxes are in addition to any state and local sales taxes. Fuel tax When you fuel up, a portion of the price goes toward federal taxes. The amount of tax depends on the type of gas you buy. For regular unleaded, you’ll pay 18.4 cents per gallon; for natural gas fuels, like E-85, you’ll pay 11.4 cents per gallon; and for diesel you’ll pay 24.4 cents per gallon. These taxes are included in the price you see on gas station signs, so it’s easy to miss this hidden tax. Gas guzzler tax Aside from saving money on gasoline, one more reason to drive a fuel-efficient vehicle is to avoid the gas guzzler tax. The federal government imposes this tax on the purchase of new cars based on their miles-per-gallon fuel efficiency. If you buy a vehicle that gets better than 22.5 miles to the gallon, you won't pay the gas guzzler tax. However, if you get 21.5 to 22.5 miles a gallon, you’ll pay an extra $1,000 for this tax; and up to $7,700 if your vehicle gets worse than 12.5 miles to the gallon. This tax applies only to new car purchases, so you won't pay it when you buy a used vehicle, regardless of its fuel efficiency. Cell phone and landline phone taxes The federal government charges a communications tax to your phone bill for local use only. Prior to 2006, the government also imposed the tax on long distance use, but it was determined that taxing long distance service was no longer necessary. This tax adds 3 percent of your local phone bill charges to your monthly bill. Indoor tanning tax As of July, 2010, all indoor tanning salons are required to pay an excise tax under the Affordable Care Act. If you use indoor tanning services, you’ll pay an extra 10 percent of the service price to cover this tax. This tax is limited specifically to indoor tanning services. You won’t be taxed for spray tans, tanning lotions or accelerators, or for gym memberships that include use of indoor tanning facilities. I'm really surprised you don't like Bernie Sanders... He wants to take that tax money they are stealing that you are talking about and use it for healthcare and other good things. and add more and more taxes on top. Common man. No one that says the government should stay out of our pockets could ever want Bernie. |
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Post by Chesapeakejet on Mar 1, 2016 9:52:10 GMT -5
National sales tax. Tax consumption, not productivity. Rich people who buy more would axiomatically pay more. Necessities like food should be exempt. You'll never see this solution take place, because the virtual army of accountants and govt. emplyees who need the income tax code to continue to make their illicit living. This. |
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Post by Trades on Mar 1, 2016 14:24:26 GMT -5
Dude! Not even close... 3/5 of the population hit the top 20% and 2/5 hit the top 10% for at least 2 consecutive years. This is not directed at anyone here but if you want to get out of the bottom 50% stop believing the people that want to redistribute. It is a crock of shit, THEY are the ones keeping you down. Believe in yourself, take a chance, Learn a skill (I'm not talking college necessarily as plumbers, electricians, welders make GREAT money), join the military, get a fucking job, show up on time, every day and do an honest days work, stop looking for the easy way out, follow the rules, etc. Stop thinking the world owes you something. You don't deserve to be in the top 50% if you never try to get out of McDonalds. Most Americans Make It To The Top 20 Percent (At Least For A While) Updated May 5, 20143:07 PM ET Published May 5, 201411:42 AM ET Best part is the data is from the very liberal NPR. www.npr.org/sections/money/2014/05/05/308380342/most-americans-make-it-to-the-top-20-percent-at-least-for-a-whileSo for the TL;DR crowd 1/5 of all households fall to poverty BUT 3/5 hit the top 20% and 2/5 hit the top 10% and there is a huge churn in the numbers. Hell I am in Morris County NJ and the MEDIAN income is $97k!!! It isn't that fucking hard to hit the 20% mark. www.realtor.com/local/Morris-County_NJ/lifestyle?v7=1I have no interest in "restributing" anything. I just dont wanna hear people whining about paying more taxes the more they make. Anyhoo...were talking percentages here. You do understand that half the people will always be in the lower 50% right? And they will always pay less taxes. No shit. So from everything I posted you got that I don't understand percentages? We are talking poverty vs rich. Top 20% paying 87% of the taxes. The bottom 50% will always be below average but you don't have to be above average to make a living, especially in parts of the country that aren't the east or west coast. I said it isn't that hard, especially in the North East, to hit the top 20% mark. I posted numbers and data to support that and you reply with this? You are better than that. |
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Post by Hotman on Mar 1, 2016 14:53:45 GMT -5
Believe in yourself, take a chance, Learn a skill (I'm not talking college necessarily as plumbers, electricians, welders make GREAT money), join the military, get a fucking job, show up on time, every day and do an honest days work, stop looking for the easy way out, follow the rules, etc. Stop thinking the world owes you something. You don't deserve to be in the top 50% if you never try to get out of McDonalds. Damn bro. You are like the poster child of white privilege here. I get the feeling you are out of touch with most of the population of the planet. Congrats on being NEAR the 1% tho I guess. They still won't let you on the space station... you're here in the cheap seats with the dirty minions. |
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Post by Trades on Mar 1, 2016 15:06:13 GMT -5
Believe in yourself, take a chance, Learn a skill (I'm not talking college necessarily as plumbers, electricians, welders make GREAT money), join the military, get a fucking job, show up on time, every day and do an honest days work, stop looking for the easy way out, follow the rules, etc. Stop thinking the world owes you something. You don't deserve to be in the top 50% if you never try to get out of McDonalds. Damn bro. You are like the poster child of white privilege here. I get the feeling you are out of touch with most of the population of the planet. Congrats on being NEAR the 1% tho I guess. They still won't let you on the space station... you're here in the cheap seats with the dirty minions. A. Who said I was white? B. I worked for everything I have, paid for my own college, joined the military to learn a trade, serve my country and get money for college, etc C. When did I say I am close to the 1%? D. What did I say that implies privilege of any color? Does joining the military require white privilege? Does showing up on time or doing an honest days work? I really don't understand your point. Are you implying that doing what I say above constitutes "acting white"? If so then I say you are a racist and your own worst enemy. I assume that since you bolded these things that you feel that these things require white privilege. I disagree. |
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Post by Hotman on Mar 1, 2016 15:13:53 GMT -5
Damn bro. You are like the poster child of white privilege here. I get the feeling you are out of touch with most of the population of the planet. Congrats on being NEAR the 1% tho I guess. They still won't let you on the space station... you're here in the cheap seats with the dirty minions. A. Who said I was white? B. I worked for everything I have, paid for my own college, joined the military to learn a trade, serve my country and get money for college, etc C. When did I say I am close to the 1%? D. What did I say that implies privilege of any color? Does joining the military require white privilege? Does showing up on time or doing an honest days work? I really don't understand your point. Are you implying that doing what I say above constitutes "acting white"? If so then I say you are a racist and your own worst enemy. I assume that since you bolded these things that you feel that these things require white privilege. I disagree. The world doesn't work like that anymore. You are longing for an extinct timeframe. There is no game, the match is rigged. Those people you advocate for are not your friends. |
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Post by Hotman on Mar 1, 2016 15:19:42 GMT -5
Sorry I called you white Trades sometimes we can get heated. I think I really meant you are old school of a time that is unfortunately gone for good, thanks to republicans mostly but democrats too. |
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Post by Trades on Mar 1, 2016 15:33:44 GMT -5
Sorry I called you white Trades sometimes we can get heated. I think I really meant you are old school of a time that is unfortunately gone for good, thanks to republicans mostly but democrats too. No offense taken. I am only 45 years old so it isn't like I did this in the 50s. I would like to know why you think those ideals are gone for good and why you blame republicans? It is democrats that have built the system to keep people in poverty and under control. However I still think if you work hard, learn a skill and follow the rules you can easily move up economically if you are willing to work hard at it. The thing I have is a work ethic and drive. That is what is missing today. People today think that the world owes them something, it doesn't. I know a lot of people that have worked hard and improved their lives. My best friend was a carpet layer. He went to Chubb and learned IT and makes 6 figures. Another friend was chef and hurt his back so he is now in IT making great money. Another friend owns a restaurant, he is the only kid in his family that was born here. His parents are Italians that came here after a stop in Brasil. He borrowed money to start his first restaurant and is opening another place next month. Another of my friends was in IT, saw an opening when a company he was working for was failing and created a consulting firm. He has built it into a multimillion dollar business in 20 years of hard work and being away from his family more than he would have liked. These people all sacrificed between long hours, missing their family, not partying when their other friends were, going to school, reading, etc. I have other friends that decided to goof off, party, cut classes, fail out of college, put in a half assed day of work, and generally live a lazy life. They are the ones that are complaining that they aren't given enough. I am not saying you are any of those things. I honestly don't know you. Look at Ragu though (based on what I know of him from what he has said here). We sat around and bitched about losing JI. He sacked up and built this haven for us even though he didn't even know computers well. He has also improved his life even after having problems. He has a business, a family, etc. He is doing well. How can you possibly think that the American dream is over? The problem is that people have forgotten that the American dream is having OPPORTUNITY to improve and to make sure your kids have a better life than you have. It isn't the government's or society's job to make you comfortable. It is yours to go earn it if you weren't lucky enough to be born into it (and few of us were). |
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Post by Trades on Mar 2, 2016 14:32:59 GMT -5
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