Quote Originally Posted by T1 View Post
They are doing more than there fair share though. The top 1% makes 19% of all income in the US, but pays 35% of all federal taxes (even after they find the shelters and loopholes). We need to get more people working and contributing instead of just receiving distributions from the federal gov't (taxpayers). 43% of the country paying zero taxes is ridiculous, imo.
I agree. I'm not advocating for it. Like i said, they'd just get out of it anyway. And I also agree that when half the population has no skin in the game it's not a good thing. I would honestly like to see all deductions disappear and go to a national sales tax. Only problem with totally changing the tax code is those who have money enough will influence those writing the laws to benefit them IMHO. Please, please, please get rid of the progressive tax system!!