30% is just the median income tax. Some states get up to around 50%. Then you pay property tax, sales tax, licences and fees for most things you do, and services fees for all the government services you use. On top of all that, the cost of most things you buy are inflated through restrictive taxes, fees and regulation. This still isn’t enough, so they borrow on your account. Everyone is technically bankrupt whether they realize it or not.

30% is just the median income tax. Some states get up to around 50%. Then you pay property tax, sales tax, licences and fees for most things you do, and services fees for all the government services you use. On top of all that, the cost of most things you buy are inflated through restrictive taxes, fees and regulation. This still isn’t enough, so they borrow on your account. Everyone is technical calls bankrupt whether they realize it or not.