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Deduction targeted by GOP used by tax filers in most states
AP via The Sacramento Bee ^ | November 19th, 2017 | Unattributed

Posted on 11/19/2017 1:20:05 PM PST by Mariner

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To: Mariner
Can’t we say the very same thing about the SALT deductions?

Nope, because the deduction for dependents is same in every state. Fiscally irresponsible states deprive the FedGov of far more income than responsible states do with SALT. Let those voters pay for their votes.

81 posted on 11/19/2017 2:08:09 PM PST by MileHi (Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)
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To: Dawn53Fl; SkyPilot

“I know many larger families who are middle class, probably described as lower middle class, no deduction per person, is going to hit them hard. I haven’t seen anybody raise this issue.”

Many of us have talked about it extensively.

The loss of the individual exemptions are a killer for large families.

An absolute killer.


82 posted on 11/19/2017 2:09:35 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner
Are you OK raising their taxes?

I'm in favor of a flat tax with no "Special Interests" exceptions. There is no provision of our tax code which doesn't exist without it's legion of lobbyests. They multiply like rats. I turned down lucrative offers to become a lobbyest as it would be just prostituting myself in the SWANP!

83 posted on 11/19/2017 2:09:42 PM PST by ExSES (the "bottom-line")
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To: Ceebass
There was a great thread earlier that included links to a Heritage.org breakdown of the current, house & senate versions and the proposed brackets. I'd say based on that you are unduly pessimistic.

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http://www.heritage.org/taxes/commentary/1-chart-the-differences-between-the-house-and-senate-tax-reform-bills

http://www.businessinsider.com/tax-brackets-2018-trump-tax-plan-chart-house-senate-comparison-2017-11

84 posted on 11/19/2017 2:10:34 PM PST by JayGalt (Let Trump Be Trump)
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To: MileHi; All

“You aren’t “subsidizing” anyone. “

I am to the very same extent that taxpayers in red states subsidize SALT deductions for blue state taxpayers.

There is no difference whatsoever.


85 posted on 11/19/2017 2:11:13 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: sparklite2

“I got divorced, and the ‘bonus’ came back. I’m not saying they’re after me, but they’re after me.”

If you’re paying any form of Spousal Support, that is no longer deductible either.


86 posted on 11/19/2017 2:13:09 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

How does taxation of items you buy have any bearing on (high) earners? One can be a high earner and eat ramen and spend modestly. It’s even possible to donate your earnings to charity. Now, if a high earner spends lavishly why would you care?!


87 posted on 11/19/2017 2:13:48 PM PST by outofsalt ( If history teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything)
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To: cherry

“people that marry and breed are producing the future drs and nurses that will care for your sorry ass in the future...”

Correct.

But that is no reason for the rest of us to subsidize them. Especially since, in addition to drs and nurses, some will also be Jihadis. And dope dealers. And welfare mothers.


88 posted on 11/19/2017 2:14:58 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: sparklite2

Me too...but it’s the overall effect that counts and decisions like “can we afford another kid” are often made holistically, by factoring in everything, but not necessarily calculating it out.

Of those people, when one considers the thousands of dollars saved in taxes (including getting credits) by having another kid...factor greatly into whether we can achieve, or at least come close to replacement rate.

If we simply tell everyone to suck it up if they want more kids...guess what, less kids.


89 posted on 11/19/2017 2:16:19 PM PST by BobL ( I drive a pickup truck because it makes me feel like a man.)
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To: BobL

“pretty sad that some people here think the country would be JUST FINE without them”

The birth rate would not change in any appreciable manner if it were not subsidized by the tax code.


90 posted on 11/19/2017 2:17:00 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

You are the one who wants more immigrants.

You are the one who wants more birth control and abortion.

You are the one who has a stinky opinion and wants to call it roses.

It is not your subsidy and you do not pay it. Those of us with children just get to keep some of our own earned money to help raise our kids.

You are the one who wants the subsidy.

Leech.


91 posted on 11/19/2017 2:17:28 PM PST by wbarmy (I chose to be a sheepdog once I saw what happens to the sheep.)
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To: Mariner

You are the one who wants more immigrants.

You are the one who wants more birth control and abortion.

You are the one who has a stinky opinion and wants to call it roses.

It is not your subsidy and you do not pay it. Those of us with children just get to keep some of our own earned money to help raise our kids.

You are the one who wants the subsidy.

Leech.


92 posted on 11/19/2017 2:17:31 PM PST by wbarmy (I chose to be a sheepdog once I saw what happens to the sheep.)
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To: Mariner
"Single adults are a majority in the country and they subsidize those who are married, and those with children."

Uh, not the ones on the dole...

93 posted on 11/19/2017 2:17:57 PM PST by Paladin2 (No spelchk nor wrong word auto substition on mobile dev. Please be intelligent and deal with it....)
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To: wbarmy

Yep, no demand for goods and services, no bidnesses.


94 posted on 11/19/2017 2:19:02 PM PST by Paladin2 (No spelchk nor wrong word auto substition on mobile dev. Please be intelligent and deal with it....)
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To: Texas Eagle

You nailed it.


95 posted on 11/19/2017 2:20:13 PM PST by Lumper20 ( "No NFL punk had a leg wound in combat-get off your knee and leave America,")
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To: Mariner

Do you REALLY think that tax policy doesn’t affect decision making by people? No one here can be that dumb...so I think you have another agenda.

And by the way, you might to explain to us why the biggest lobbying groups in DC, the home builders and realtors spend MASSIVE amounts of money to protect their deductions...if they don’t affect behavior.


96 posted on 11/19/2017 2:20:55 PM PST by BobL ( I drive a pickup truck because it makes me feel like a man.)
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To: MileHi

“Fiscally irresponsible states deprive the FedGov of far more income than responsible states do with SALT.”

That’s simply not true.

These blue state subsidize the red states by paying more in taxes than they receive back in federal expenditures of any kind. Even CA with all it’s welfare, illegals and military bases does not receive back as much as it puts in. It’s a net donor state.

And it’s a net donor state because there are so many making high salaries.

What is your state? Is it a net donor, or a net consumer?


97 posted on 11/19/2017 2:21:04 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

High income single earners with large mortgage interest debt living in high tax states need to be smart enough to structure their income, investments, living expenses, etc, to maximize growth and income and minimize expenses and taxes. Relatively insignificant changes to the income tax brackets and rearranging the deduction deckchairs shouldn’t be such a worry to wise investors. Living a high lifestyle with big mortgages and big sales taxes on luxurious purchases can come at a steep price otherwise. But that appears to be your lifestyle choice.

BTW, being married and raising a family is not just a choice, it’s the traditional lifestyle for most middle class Americans.


98 posted on 11/19/2017 2:21:06 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!)
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To: Mariner

The people that actually PAY taxes are going to get SCRWED big time.

I live in Florida with no state or local income tax and reasonable property tax, and I am still looking at LEAST a $55,000 add to my taxable income due to the elimination of $14,000 in personal exemptions, $20,000 in mortgage interest, $5,000 in State sales tax deductions and $16,000 vehicle deduction for business.

That’s about $1,000 extra a month in taxes to the scumbags in DC.

Couple that with the $8,000 medical deductible thanks to Obamacare that these MF’s haven’t gotten rid of, and lets not forget about the 15% we are paying for FICA and Medicaid.

The only thing the GOP is able to accomplish is to RAPE THE MIDDLE CLASS?

If Trump signs this monstrosity he is a one termer for sure.


99 posted on 11/19/2017 2:21:27 PM PST by Rome2000 (SMASH THE CPUSA-SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS-CLOSE ALL MOSQUES)
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To: ExSES

“I’m in favor of a flat tax with no “Special Interests” exceptions. “

We are in agreement.


100 posted on 11/19/2017 2:21:55 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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