Taxes (GOP 2017 edition)

[catastrophe]

If the U.S. really wanted to bring back corporations we should just go full third-world country and abolish environmental regulations and the minimum wage.  To their credit, Republicans are being consistent in this regard at least.  The big contradiction is trying so hard to keep cheap (non-white) labor sources out of the country.

First LOl at "abolishing the minimum wage." But regardless, the whole point of taking these steps to make America more competitive globally is to help.... Americans. So I don't think that is contradictory in a goals-based sense. Sure, we might encourage even more businesses to come here by flooding the market with cheaper labor, but that seems a bit counterproductive.

Most of the people Trump wants to kick out would be Americans and pay taxes if given the chance, so my point still stands.

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

CBS cherry picks a few families....

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/12/22/cbs_how_will_tax_cuts_affect_your_family.html

[IPA4Me]

I ran my numbers based on 2017 income. I should see a $3000 decline in taxes year 1. I'll lose a child tax credit year 2. Then, the other CTC in year 6  just in time for a big old tax hike to 2017 levels.

[gatoveintisiet]

  so people think this sucks because its a tax cut, but also want to remind us that it also sucks because the tax cut is going to go away in a few years, good work guys

[IPA4Me]

If you inferred that from my post, my sympathies for your negative view of life.

[steve dave]

If you inferred that from my post, my sympathies for your negative view of life.

you don't build a strawman out of posts

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

so people think this sucks because its a tax cut, but also want to remind us that it also sucks because the tax cut is going to go away in a few years, good work guys

It's actually richer than that. The people whining about the tax cut, and that the tax cut will expire, are the same people who will refuse to extend it if given the power to do so. The Dems really contorted themselves on this one.

[catastrophe]

KSUW predicting Dems will control congress in a few years since Republicans have done such a crappy job so far.

[The Big Train]

https://twitter.com/sruhle/status/944917875135049728

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

Tax Tip: Pay all your 2017 property tax by year end! I think all Kansas counties bill property taxes semi-annually, and the second half of 2017 taxes isn't typically billed until 2018. A deduction worth hundreds if the 2018 changes to deductions impact you. (While you're at it, see if you can prepay any 2018 property taxes - not sure you can but worth asking).

[Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)]

You have the option to pay 100% in december, or half now and half in april.  Most people escrow and have no clue.

You can also max out contributions to IRA, HSA and any other tax deductible vehicle.

[catastrophe]

What if you challenge your property taxes every year?

[gatoveintisiet]

If you inferred that from my post, my sympathies for your negative view of life.

I was making a observation, it wasn’t in response to your post. 

[Dugout DickStone]

https://twitter.com/sruhle/status/944917875135049728

Ha

[IPA4Me]

You have the option to pay 100% in december, or half now and half in april.  Most people escrow and have no clue.

You can also max out contributions to IRA, HSA and any other tax deductible vehicle.

Don't escrow accounts pay at the earliest for full discount? Every loan I've had was that way.

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

You have the option to pay 100% in december, or half now and half in april.  Most people escrow and have no clue.

You can also max out contributions to IRA, HSA and any other tax deductible vehicle.

Don't escrow accounts pay at the earliest for full discount? Every loan I've had was that way.

I escrow and, evidently not. I checked and only a 50% payment was made in Dec. I'm going to prepay the rest this week.

[IPA4Me]

You have the option to pay 100% in december, or half now and half in april.  Most people escrow and have no clue.

You can also max out contributions to IRA, HSA and any other tax deductible vehicle.

Don't escrow accounts pay at the earliest for full discount? Every loan I've had was that way.

I escrow and, evidently not. I checked and only a 50% payment was made in Dec. I'm going to prepay the rest this week.

Ouch. I'd make that a permanent thing if you get a discount for payment in December.

[Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)]

What if you challenge your property taxes every year?

If you win you get a refund

[Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)]

You have the option to pay 100% in december, or half now and half in april.  Most people escrow and have no clue.

You can also max out contributions to IRA, HSA and any other tax deductible vehicle.

Don't escrow accounts pay at the earliest for full discount? Every loan I've had was that way.

No, and I think it's governed by RESPA

[IPA4Me]

I'd flip my crap if I had to pay more every year. Nope.

[The Big Train]

https://twitter.com/adamcbest/status/944847126588248064

[Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)]

Take it to the political tweet thread, the big tuck

[Institutional Control]

Didn’t AT&T just promise a bonus to its employees?
http://fox4kc.com/2017/12/20/hundreds-of-metro-att-employees-laid-off-just-before-christmas/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5a3b5bf304d30135a5a47725&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook


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[star seed 7]

Yes, also those bonuses were union negotiated over the summer

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

Yes, also those bonuses were union negotiated over the summer

These are new bonuses in addition the previously “negotiated” ones.