Happy Tax Freedom Day
Apr 23, 2008 09:15 AM EST
According to the Tax Foundation, in 2008, Americans will work 74 days to afford their federal taxes and 39 more days to pay state and local taxes. Meanwhile, buying food requires 35 days of work, clothing 13 days, and housing 60 days.
Unfortunately, the numbers don’t lie; government in the United States continues to be a fixture in the budget of the American taxpayer.
In 1900, Tax Freedom day was January 22; roughly 5% of a person’s gross income went towards taxes. Today, the average person will contribute approximately 30% of their gross income towards taxes at the state, federal, and local level.
Today, April 23 is Tax Freedom day. Americans should take notice.
John Campbell
Congressman John Campbell was first elected to Congress in December of 2005. He brings with him to Washington a quarter century of experience in the business world and a record of accomplishment in both chambers of the California Legislature.
Congressman John Campbell represents California’s 48th Congressional District which encompasses Newport Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point and parts of San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana.
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