Discussion topic: What could happen if we the people just didn’t pay our taxes? If participation was large enough, it could have the possibility of being a huge movement. Thoughts?
Edit: Yes, most employers take out taxes automatically. So why do we have to “file.” You know, the whole “tax season thing.” What if we didn’t file?
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I’m in the US and yes, taxes are taken out by the employer. I must admit I’ve always been a “stick it to the man” type of person so I am not too knowledgeable with this type of stuff. My spouse takes care of all of it because it infuriates me.
What are we still “filing” for then? You know, the whole “tax season” thing. What’s the point?
How does it work? Here, my employer grabs the income tax (singular, not "taxes") before I even see my payslip. Same for National Insurance payment which is supposed to be my contribution to social security but really it's an additional tax.
Sounds like same for you. So what is the "filing" all about?
Fill out your W-4 correctly, nothing will be taken out. Social security is a participation program, if you want it pay into it, read all the fine print. However, if you choose this route do not go begging for welfare, unemployment bs. You keep what is yours and they keep what is theirs, no handouts in this relm. It is not hard, but it isn't easy either. You have to learn to navigate things differently for a while before it become second nature.
EDIT: this only applies if you are not employed by the public/federal or do business with them.