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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So in the USA we all pay a flat rate out of our paychecks, we can pay less if we have exemptions (we get an exemption for ourselves and any dependents). When we file our taxes those are based on the income we made last year and we are put into a bracket, if they took more from you than they should have based on what you made, you get a refund (you usually don't get back everything they took though). However, the more you make, the more you pay. So, if you make at least $50,000 the feds usually take about 15-20% of that from you! The amount goes up the more you make, each income level has a set amount they take from your salary. Of course there are tons of tax write offs and sometimes you can pay less. If the IRS finds out you didn't file or incorrectly filed they can take your home, car, property, bank account, and set it up so that money comes out of your paycheck and goes to them. They also add insane late fees when you don't pay on time! It is one big scam and it's time we stood up against it. I'm tired of having my money taken from me and used for things I have no say over! This doesn't even cover the money they take from us to pay for medicaid and social security benefits! Those are two things you can never stop them from taking from your paycheck, even if you never plan to use those services yourself.
Incorrect on some of your statements. You don't have to pay anything out of your paycheck however you do not get those services and don't go begging for help later when you are in trouble. You don't get to play ball at your convenance, either play their game or not, until you know how to operate in both worlds properly. Don't go to a Chevrolet dealer saying Ford does it this way, learn both ways until then stick with one and don't complain either way it's your choice. If someone comes to take something you own that is theft and should be treated as such. No one should fear thieves.
EDIT: this only applies if you are not employed by the public/federal or do business with them.
Thanks for the response. That explains why we still need to “file.” I still think it’s absurd and can’t believe more people are not thinking like me and seeing how ridiculous the filing part is. I actually just quit my profession at the beginning of this whole thing. The paycheck became worthless because of things like this.