JTB 52 Posted November 19, 2010 I know, everyone makes so much more money in this place, but here is what my pay check looks like today. Gross Income = $15,537.91 Fed Tax = 3,538 SS Tax = 957 Medicare Tax = 224 PA State Tax = 474 Local Tax = 255 Right to Work Tax = 12 Remind me why I can't get pissed when I see money squandered away and misused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted November 19, 2010 If my paycheck was 15 grand, i wouldnt get pissed about anything. I would hire people to get pissed for me. And then i would kiss my miniature giraffe on the head and change the channel with my solid gold remote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted November 19, 2010 If my paycheck was 15 grand, i wouldnt get pissed about anything. I would hire people to get pissed for me. And then i would kiss my miniature giraffe on the head and change the channel with my solid gold remote. I'm in sales, not every month looks this good. It is still a lot of tax money that I feel is wasted and misused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted November 19, 2010 I'm in sales, not every month looks this good. It is still a lot of tax money that I feel is wasted and misused. Oh i thought that was a weekly check. My bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Elevator Killer 554 Posted November 19, 2010 If my paycheck was 15 grand, i wouldnt get pissed about anything. I would hire people to get pissed for me. And then i would kiss my miniature giraffe on the head and change the channel with my solid gold remote. My girl and I love that commercial. It's become a running joke with us. "I jump in it." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,086 Posted November 19, 2010 My girl and I love that commercial. It's become a running joke with us. "I jump in it." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkB9OT2XVvA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted November 19, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkB9OT2XVvA http://i54.tinypic.com/eeik1.gif hmm...no embedding images? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,426 Posted November 19, 2010 If you make that much money on a monthly basis I'd just feel fortunate. A lot of people who kill for any work right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted November 19, 2010 If you make that much money on a monthly basis I'd just feel fortunate. A lot of people who kill for any work right now. Typical - I happened to study in HS, go to college, not get tattoos on my face and neck, not deal drugs, not have a mohawk or earings in every piece of skin on my body. I also, right out of college networked and hung aroung the right social circles and low and behold I got a job. Not making much money to start, but hard work, not bitching and moaning about the hours or pay and I moved up the ladder. Now, if there are people who have taken these steps and are out of work, I'm here to help. For the others who feel they are owed something...I say Fock off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted November 19, 2010 I happened to study in HS, go to college, not get tattoos on my face and neck, not deal drugs, not have a mohawk or earings in every piece of skin on my body. I did basically the same thing, except i graduated from hi skool, dropped out of college, grew out my hair, got my girlfriend pregnant, got married, and got a job working in a large manufacturing facility. We're practically clones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank M 181 Posted November 19, 2010 Typical - I happened to study in HS, go to college, not get tattoos on my face and neck, not deal drugs, not have a mohawk or earings in every piece of skin on my body. I also, right out of college networked and hung aroung the right social circles and low and behold I got a job. Not making much money to start, but hard work, not bitching and moaning about the hours or pay and I moved up the ladder. Now, if there are people who have taken these steps and are out of work, I'm here to help. For the others who feel they are owed something...I say Fock off! Holy overreaction, Batman. Maybe a better way to have said it is to count your blessings since you're more fortunate than others. Hey, congratulations on all your hard work. Nobody feels bad for you that you had a big paycheck that had taxes taken out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted November 19, 2010 Holy overreaction, Batman. JTB is Batman? Jeebus H Xmas...that dude is LOADED. Why in the world is he complaining? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Elevator Killer 554 Posted November 19, 2010 I know, everyone makes so much more money in this place, but here is what my pay check looks like today. Gross Income = $15,537.91 Fed Tax = 3,538 SS Tax = 957 Medicare Tax = 224 PA State Tax = 474 Local Tax = 255 Right to Work Tax = 12 Remind me why I can't get pissed when I see money squandered away and misused. That's horrible. I would happy to become a tax shelter for you. Hey, I know. I'm a great guy. But I do whatever I can to help out my fellow Geeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,426 Posted November 19, 2010 Typical - I happened to study in HS, go to college, not get tattoos on my face and neck, not deal drugs, not have a mohawk or earings in every piece of skin on my body. I also, right out of college networked and hung aroung the right social circles and low and behold I got a job. Not making much money to start, but hard work, not bitching and moaning about the hours or pay and I moved up the ladder. Now, if there are people who have taken these steps and are out of work, I'm here to help. For the others who feel they are owed something...I say Fock off! At a time when talented and hardworking people are seeing their salaries freeze and benefits go down if they're lucky to maintain employment, I have a real hard time feeling bad about your tax burden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted November 19, 2010 At a time when talented and hardworking people are seeing their salaries freeze and benefits go down if they're lucky to maintain employment, I have a real hard time feeling bad about your tax burden. In JTB's defense, i think he was complaining about his tax money being wasted, not that he had to pay taxes, or how much he had to pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeelingMN 273 Posted November 19, 2010 How long until we hear about some Cessna parked into the side of an IRS building in PA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,426 Posted November 19, 2010 In JTB's defense, i think he was complaining about his tax money being wasted, not that he had to pay taxes, or how much he had to pay. I considered that but he didn't identify any ways it was being squandered, he just complained about his tax burden in general. And taxes are historically speaking pretty low right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted November 19, 2010 I considered that but he didn't identify any ways it was being squandered, he just complained about his tax burden in general. And taxes are historically speaking pretty low right now. Look im just trying to stay on his good side....he's Batman ya know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeelingMN 273 Posted November 19, 2010 In JTB's defense, i think he was complaining about his tax money being wasted, not that he had to pay taxes, or how much he had to pay. Right. And the best way to argue your taxes are being squandered.....list how much you make and how much you pay in taxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted November 19, 2010 Right. And the best way to argue your taxes are being squandered.....list how much you make and how much you pay in taxes. Hey ...i mean.....GET THE RICH GUY!!!! *grabs pitchfork* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeelingMN 273 Posted November 19, 2010 Hey ...i mean.....GET THE RICH GUY!!!! *grabs pitchfork* Nah....dude should be able to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He should be proud, and fock anyone who's envious. But starting a thread about government waste, then just cutting and pasting your check stub....after a good month. Whatever.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted November 19, 2010 Nah....dude should be able to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He should be proud, and fock anyone who's envious. But starting a thread about government waste, then just cutting and pasting your check stub....after a good month. Whatever.... It does look cheesy to post my "pay check". I agree to that. I am not mad at paying tax, I just wish/hope it is going to the right things. I will argue it isn't. I mean, I am puting a lot of cash into a social security pot that is going broke and I will likely see nada from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Elevator Killer 554 Posted November 19, 2010 It does look cheesy to post my "pay check". I agree to that. I am not mad at paying tax, I just wish/hope it is going to the right things. I will argue it isn't. I mean, I am puting a lot of cash into a social security pot that is going broke and I will likely see nada from it. Fock it dude. We all get to beat our chest now and then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank M 181 Posted November 19, 2010 Fock it dude. We all get to beat our chest now and then. Hells, yeah. If Mikey let us post pics, you'd all be marvelling at my man-meat right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,426 Posted November 19, 2010 Fock it dude. We all get to beat our chest now and then. I'm going to post a thread about how hard it is to find boxers that fit my giant horse-schlong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Elevator Killer 554 Posted November 19, 2010 I'm going to post a thread about how hard it is to find boxers that fit my giant horse-schlong. Medstudent can NIP that problem in the bud for ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Elevator Killer 554 Posted November 19, 2010 Hells, yeah. If Mikey let us post pics, you'd all be marvelling at my man-meat right now. I'll do it for you. Bye guys. See you in a few weeks. http://www.armour-star.com/products_vienna_sausages.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,491 Posted November 19, 2010 It does look cheesy to post my "pay check". I agree to that. I am not mad at paying tax, I just wish/hope it is going to the right things. I will argue it isn't. I mean, I am puting a lot of cash into a social security pot that is going broke and I will likely see nada from it. What are the "right" things? I make considerably less then you do. My taxes are being wasted as well, but I get to watch them increase as we continue to pay for the 'wrong' things, IMO. Health care, welfare, etc. I get to receive less every month to pay for my family while I work hard. I get to pay for those who refuse to work, or those that feel that every cold needs and ER visit. It's the American way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted November 19, 2010 What are the "right" things? I make considerably less then you do. My taxes are being wasted as well, but I get to watch them increase as we continue to pay for the 'wrong' things, IMO. Health care, welfare, etc. I get to receive less every month to pay for my family while I work hard. I get to pay for those who refuse to work, or those that feel that every cold needs and ER visit. It's the American way. I do not know what the right things are to do with my taxes. All I know is a large portion of my income goes to them and I think the politicians are not using the money in the correct ways. Yes, I vote and obvioulsy pay taxes so I can complain all I want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,442 Posted November 19, 2010 It does look cheesy to post my "pay check". I agree to that. I am not mad at paying tax, I just wish/hope it is going to the right things. I will argue it isn't. I mean, I am puting a lot of cash into a social security pot that is going broke and I will likely see nada from it. A friend of mine made $211,000.00 last year. He works 80 hours a week and barely sees his family. He paid $92,000.00 in total taxes last year. He doesn't want to hear he's paying less know than they did 30 years ago. That is way to much money to take from people who work hard and sacrifice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank M 181 Posted November 19, 2010 I do not know what the right things are to do with my taxes. All I know is a large portion of my income goes to them and I think the politicians are not using the money in the correct ways. Yes, I vote and obvioulsy pay taxes so I can complain all I want. See? This is the argument I was making to edjr. Vote = you can complain Don't vote = fock you Can I get a loan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted November 19, 2010 A friend of mine made $211,000.00 last year. He works 80 hours a week and barely sees his family. He paid $92,000.00 in total taxes last year. He doesn't want to hear he's paying less know than they did 30 years ago. That is way to much money to take from people who work hard and sacrifice. You hit the nail on the head! END THREAD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted November 19, 2010 See? This is the argument I was making to edjr. Vote = you can complain Don't vote = fock you Can I get a loan? No, but you can borrow money real cheap if you have good credit. I'll shark you some at 12% APY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckStupid 40 Posted November 19, 2010 I do not know what the right things are to do with my taxes. All I know is a large portion of my income goes to them and I think the politicians are not using the money in the correct ways. Yes, I vote and obvioulsy pay taxes so I can complain all I want. Sure, you can complain, but I can't help but wonder if it would help to have an idea of what you are complaining about in the future. Just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pope 10 Posted November 19, 2010 What are taxes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted November 19, 2010 Sure, you can complain, but I can't help but wonder if it would help to have an idea of what you are complaining about in the future. Just saying. I do have ideas. They may not be PC though so I'll refrain from stating them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 825 Posted November 19, 2010 A friend of mine made $211,000.00 last year. He works 80 hours a week and barely sees his family. He paid $92,000.00 in total taxes last year. He doesn't want to hear he's paying less know than they did 30 years ago. That is way to much money to take from people who work hard and sacrifice. So he works 80 hours a week and takes home $119k. Thats great! I only work 40 hours, but if I could take home $60k, I'd be more than thrilled! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,491 Posted November 19, 2010 He gets taxed that much because he's 'rich' according to most standards. Again, over the next few years it is only going to get WORSE. You can probably expect to be taxed closer, if not above 50%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckStupid 40 Posted November 19, 2010 He gets taxed that much because he's 'rich' according to most standards. Again, over the next few years it is only going to get WORSE. You can probably expect to be taxed closer, if not above 50%. Great, then he'll be on here complaining about who knows what again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 920 Posted November 19, 2010 Right. And the best way to argue your taxes are being squandered.....list how much you make and how much you pay in taxes. I had a good month in sales, disguised as a b!tching about taxes thread imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
