Well, considering tons of American federal spending is just new debt, and about half of the American working population pays effectively zero in federal income taxes after refunds. Then about 90% of federal income tax (again after refunds) is covered by about the top 10%. The majority of Americans don’t pay anything at all, or very little in actual federal income taxes, even though most are too stupid to understand they got back more than what their paycheck took out. In fact they likely got more back, which some might be horrified is gasp welfare.
Well, considering tons of American federal spending is just new debt, and about half of the American working population pays effectively zero in federal income taxes after refunds. Then about 90% of federal income tax (again after refunds) is covered by about the top 10%. The majority of Americans don’t pay anything at all, or very little in actual federal income taxes, even though most are too stupid to understand they got back more than what their paycheck took out. In fact they likely got more back, which some might be horrified is gasp welfare.
How is this at all relevant?
It’s not “your” tax dollars for most people.
If you pay taxes, it is your tax dollars. Didn’t know I was required to disclose that.