[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

While it is true that the Duggar Family isn't on government assistance, I did a quick check on what they would be deducting for exemptions for 19 people in their household and it came to $64,500 off the top of any income, and of course they have the usual other deductions we all can claim such as taxes paid, home mortgage interest, etc.

I have no idea what Mr. Duggar makes each year, but it is doubtful he has to pay too much with such a large exemption amount.

But, there is also the child tax CREDIT he would be eligible for, which would be somewhere around $10,200 each year.

[Scotswife]

So what is your point...are you against those exemptions?

Take into consideration that these same kids are going to be expected to uphold the social security fiasco in coming years.

In the long run I think it’ll probably come out even.

From the little I know of Mr. Duggar, he makes enough money to still send off to the gov. - and I think he has employees as well doesn’t he?

If he makes too much money, he doesn’t get the credit.

[Bushwacker777]

America nees more families like the Duggars. Someone has to have kids to replace all the worthless yuppies who prefer materialism over maternalism.

[Eepsy]

Ah, but did you calculate for AMT?