[Hunble]

At the same time, Dual Income No Children (DINC) couples like my wife and I get screwed once again.

Literally, all of my wife's wages (she is an RN) go to the IRS each year. We are the ones that desperately need the tax breaks, but we always end up off of the list.

[xrp]

Hey, don't forget the single, no children individuals like myself!

[HostileTerritory]

Married people with kids--particularly with one parent at home--tend to vote Republican. Statistically, people like you and me vote Democrat, even when WE DON'T. Both parties know it and take it for granted. It sux.

It's hard for me not to be cynical about why this tax cut and so many others were structured to favor married people with kids. While I'm still waiting for the marriage penalty to get resolved, single-income married couples are getting a marriage bonus on their taxes.

But lower taxes are always a good thing, so I can't complain about the direction our President is taking.

[goodnesswins]

I do not "work" for someone else for the VERY reason of what you speak....all my income would go to taxes, clothing, gas, etc......it isn't worth it.