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10 months 2 weeks ago - 10 months 3 days ago #33780 by unbeknownst to me
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The concept of "withholding taxes” makes us grateful for any refund.

But in the scheme of things "withholding taxes” tend to keep us complacent.

“Withholding taxes” are a relatively new concept for our Republic and should give the thoughtful tax payer pause for thought.

Here's an excellent article , well worth any tax payers time to read..

fee.org/articles/wartime-origins-of-modern-income-tax-withholding/

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10 months 3 days ago - 10 months 3 days ago #34113 by unbeknownst to me
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I just did the 2018 income taxes for a friend of mine who doesn't itemize.

To my surprise, the standard deduction is now $12,000
Last year the standard deduction was $6,350

This change in the tax code will allow him to realize over $600 in tax savings. He is quite pleased, since he is currently struggling financially.
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10 months 3 days ago #34114 by joseph
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The new Trump tax code has indeed been beneficial for the majority of Americans, including those with financial difficulties as you mentioned regarding your friend.
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10 months 3 days ago #34118 by Chelle
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My taxes look like a phone book, by the time they're done-- and my CPA charges me over a thousand bucks to do them.

I sure would love a simplified tax code that enabled even small business owners to do their own taxes.
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10 months 3 days ago #34120 by PEW
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Would you release (post) your tax return? ;)
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10 months 3 days ago #34123 by Chelle
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PEW wrote: Would you release (post) your tax return? ;)


As soon as I declare my candidacy for president. :)
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10 months 3 days ago #34124 by Chosen
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Chelle wrote:

PEW wrote: Would you release (post) your tax return? ;)


As soon as I declare my candidacy for president. :)


Chelle for PRESIDENT!!!
You got our votes Chelle.
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10 months 2 days ago #34151 by joseph
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Chelle wrote: My taxes look like a phone book, by the time they're done-- and my CPA charges me over a thousand bucks to do them.

I sure would love a simplified tax code that enabled even small business owners to do their own taxes.


What kind of business do you run?

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10 months 2 days ago #34155 by realLexusl21
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My vote costs 10 cellnuvo gold

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10 months 2 days ago #34163 by Chelle
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joseph wrote:

Chelle wrote: My taxes look like a phone book, by the time they're done-- and my CPA charges me over a thousand bucks to do them.

I sure would love a simplified tax code that enabled even small business owners to do their own taxes.


What kind of business do you run?


We own a retail store.

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