Don’t you think a plumber earning $250k+ should pay a higher tax rate then a school teacher making $30k?
Granted the person earning $250K+ is already in a higher tax bracket..but doesn't it just make sense that if we can cut taxes it should be from the group earning less then this amount, and not include those making over this amount?
I seriously don't think either of the 2 will be able to give a tax cut…but if they why not give it to those that are finding it harder to make it and therefore spend it?
Of course! His taxes are necessary to pay the teacher's wages. And teachers desperately need to be paid more if enough of them are going to stay in the job and educate the next generation properly! We should all pay tax according to our ability to pay and higher income earners should be humble and thankful to pay their fair share - they have done well for themselves in the land of opportunity, and there wouldn't be much opportunity for everyone else without the things that taxes pay for.
There has to be a fairer distribution of the tax burden because a couple of grand less can spell ruin for someone on $30,000… but not for someone on $250,000 (and that is why a FLAT TAX is NOT fair). The teachers wages still have to be paid at the end of the day and so tax is needed… it just has to be collected equitably and based on people's ABILITY TO PAY 
Besides, there are still plenty of the deductions and loopholes for high income earners to drastically reduce their tax. People aren't taxed on their gross income of $250K - they offset all their business, etc, expenses against the income and pay tax on the net. And a lot of non-wage income of the wealthy escapes tax altogether.
Talk soon,
Joe Beaven
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Republicans ♥ Me [Audrey] Says:
Yes. Someone making over $250K would NOT miss what they would pay in taxes.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Curious Says:
not a higher rate. s/he will pay more at the same rate just because the base salary is higher. simple math
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Patrick G Says:
No. There should be a 15% flat tax. No loopholes, no protections.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Lisa A Says:
What I think is irrelevant. Someone making $250000 does pay a much higher tax rate than someone making $30000.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 10:08 am
wondermom Says:
I think a plumber making 250K a year without owning his own business needs to be investigated for money laundering.
You know the drug cartel they infiltrate it all.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 10:35 am
WolfEagle101 Says:
not if you consider they are already taxed higher and people at lower tax brackets are not.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 11:12 am
robert Says:
no because a plumbers job is really hard work
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Spud Says:
Of course they should. That would only make sense.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
you can ease my s-s-s-stuttering Says:
yes
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
utopian_wildfire Says:
I think that extremely high taxes should be given to anyone in the upper class and above. middle class, upper middle class, the working poor should be getting that money- it should be re-distributed. What is the difference between $250,000 and $200,000? or $15 million and $10 Million? Nothing. But what is the difference between $25,000 and $40,000?? A lot. Thats a complete change in the quality of life.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Ray.Returns Says:
No plumbers help remove the waste were as the public school system …..well does not remove it
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
hansblix222 Says:
It turns out that Joe the Plumber makes between 40-70 grand, that he voted for McCain in the primary (though he claimed to be independent), and that he doesn’t even have a plumber’s license.
Yes, in response to your question.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
blindguy@rocketmail.com Says:
yes.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
g Says:
yep… flat tax just won't raise enough money I don't think….
and no PLUMBER makes 250K… maybe the manager of a plumbing company that sits in the office and sends out the workers may…
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Boss H Says:
I think an unlicensed guy helping a plumber, making $250K a year, should have his door kicked in by the DEA and his home search, because he's dealing drugs.
Persoanlly, I think anyone making under 50K a year shouldn't be paying any taxes at all. But I doubt that would be economically feasible for the government.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
trace Says:
ummm….somebody making $250k a year already pays a higher tax rate than somebody making $30k a year. why should they have to pay even more? shouldn’t the raise in taxes be proportionate for/and include both? seriously, if the taxes are gonna’ be raised, let’s raise them for everyone. i’ll be willing to bet it doesn’t sound so good if it includes you, does it?
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Obama bin Biden Says:
No. At the same percentage the plumber would already pay more.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
toughguy2 Says:
No the same tax rate is fair as the person making more will also be paying more in taxes. Just where do these taxes go that the taxpayer pays? Think about it for a minute and you realize that socialism and redistribution of wealth is not fair and it’s not American. A person say taht makes 250 k a year if taxed 10% would be paying 25,000 in taxes and the person making 30K a year if taxed 10% would be paying 3000 in taxes. The rich pay more in taxes and if you make it harder for them by charging them more, they cannot afford to hire people which in turn stimulates the economy!
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
beefpuker Says:
Income $250,000.00
Obama Income Tax 39%
FICA (self employed pay 14% employee pays only 7%)
State Tax 13%
Local/County/City Tax 5%
Medicare Tax 1%
Unemplyment Comp/Workmans Comp 2.5%
39 + 14 + 13 + 5 + 1 + 2.5 = 74.5%
Is that fair?
"Life Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". It is a Conservative thing you just wouldn't understand.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
McCain08 Says:
Sure, but not 40% more.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Shawn F. Jacobson Says:
UNDERSTAND HOW THE TAX SYSTEM WORKS!!!!
Someone making $250k+ already pays WAY more in taxes than someone making $30k. Even if there was a flat tax of 15% the person making more is still paying more. The US doesn’t have a flat tax though, we have a tiered system where the more you make the higher your percentage.
Since this is politically motivated, let me add that McCain’s plan gives a tax cut to EVERYONE, while Obama’s plan does not (since it obviously will tax the higher income people more). I don’t understand the problem with this. One candidate wants to give a tax cut to everyone and the other doesn’t.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Speedfreak Says:
They already do (by far), so what is your point, if there is one?
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
cheaaaaaaaa Says:
no, y would u tax someone for working hard and being succesful
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
miss schocking le schlonk Says:
Of course! His taxes are necessary to pay the teacher's wages. And teachers desperately need to be paid more if enough of them are going to stay in the job and educate the next generation properly! We should all pay tax according to our ability to pay and higher income earners should be humble and thankful to pay their fair share - they have done well for themselves in the land of opportunity, and there wouldn't be much opportunity for everyone else without the things that taxes pay for.
There has to be a fairer distribution of the tax burden because a couple of grand less can spell ruin for someone on $30,000… but not for someone on $250,000 (and that is why a FLAT TAX is NOT fair). The teachers wages still have to be paid at the end of the day and so tax is needed… it just has to be collected equitably and based on people's ABILITY TO PAY
Besides, there are still plenty of the deductions and loopholes for high income earners to drastically reduce their tax. People aren't taxed on their gross income of $250K - they offset all their business, etc, expenses against the income and pay tax on the net. And a lot of non-wage income of the wealthy escapes tax altogether.
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I recommend reading:
Perfectly Legal: The Covert Campaign to Rig Our Tax System to Benefit the Super Rich - and Cheat Everybody Else: by David Cay Johnston
http://www.amazon.com/Perfectly-Legal-Campaign-Benefit-Everybody/dp/1591840198
Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Fight Against the Benighted! Says:
one tax rate for all income is the only way to be fair. 12% across the board.
40% of americans dont pay taxes so whay make the ones that do may more.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
tomm Says:
how about 6% under 50k,,,,,,, 10% under 250k,,,,,,,,,,20%under 1 mil,,,,,, 30 under 5mil,,,,, and 40 % for the rest
and if we knock off 25% of government then we can lower those rates.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Megan T Says:
A teacher making 30K would probably not even be paying taxes other than payroll(social security) taxes and only get a refund which is why when obama says that 95% of people wont be paying taxes he is lying, because about 25% of people already are not paying taxes. The plumber has already based his lifestyle on his salary and existing taxes and possibly employees. He possibly employes others who he would have to fire if his taxes got much higher.
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Posted on January 17th, 2009 at 8:46 pm