paying taxes...why does it seem like I'm paying a ton?

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Re: paying taxes...why does it seem like I'm paying a ton?

Posted by: admin on Aug 24, 2009 11:06am

10% sounds about right for your income bracket.

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danedwards

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Re: paying taxes...why does it seem like I'm paying a ton?

Posted by: danedwards on Aug 24, 2009 11:12am

Yep, 10 percent is about right. Someone's gotta fund all those banquets...

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wefrucar

Joined: Dec 28th, 2008
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Re: paying taxes...why does it seem like I'm paying a ton?

Posted by: wefrucar on Aug 24, 2009 11:20am

11% seems high to you?
I guess you're not european....

Ask your company about tax-deductibles. Most foreigners can get their rent and yearly plane tickets home deducted from their taxes.... sometimes even food and transportation.

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Patcol90

Joined: Apr 3rd, 2008
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Re: paying taxes...why does it seem like I'm paying a ton?

Posted by: Patcol90 on Aug 25, 2009 2:39am

Thats cause your american

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iztel

Joined: Jun 23rd, 2009
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Re: paying taxes...why does it seem like I'm paying a ton?

Posted by: iztel on Sep 3, 2009 5:42am

I'm American and I paid close to 30% last year...

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bcomplex

Joined: Apr 19th, 2008
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Re: paying taxes...why does it seem like I'm paying a ton?

Posted by: bcomplex on Sep 3, 2009 9:44am

you're complaining about paying 10% or so in tax?

quit your whining

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stevelaoshi

Joined: May 6th, 2010
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Re: paying taxes...why does it seem like I'm paying a ton?

Posted by: stevelaoshi on Sep 15, 2011 12:59pm

yes, I cannot sympathise, as you are making a lot more than the average educated local employee and obviously one has an obligation to support society, otherwise what is the point in living here? Americans pay more, as do most Europeans. One day, you may earn enough to hire an accountant so you can avoid tax altogether.