[Gabz]

As is the personal exemption and standard deduction of the income tax.

Point taken.

Sometimes simplicity is a better goal than complete equability.

I agree.

I'm really and truly not trying to be a trouble maker.........just trying to understand.

[international american]

Gabz, your questions and conserns are shared by all of us.
Like I said, the gubmint ain't here to help us......unless we are illegals.