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It seems a crime to tax someone who is trying to live on $15,000 - $20,000 per year. These people don't have money to buy new clothes or a good cut of meat. They may not be poverty, but they darn well are poor.
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They also don't pay federal income tax.
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And the people who are in the upper 5% of the income bracket should be paying most of the taxes.
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According to the latest stats available at irs.gov for the year 2003, the top 5% had an income share of 32.53% and a tax share of 53.52%.
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The rest of us will be happy to throw in money to cover the tip.
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You must mean the bottom 75% or so who pay a 16.55% share of federal taxes.
Sorry I can't take the time to look for more current stats.