I made less than $3,000 last year, and, consequently, got a small refund at tax time. My friend made over $50,000 and had to pay out, "even though I've already paid $3,000 in taxes for 2010!" My comment was that if she paid as much in taxes as I
made then she must be doing pretty okay for herself. I hope I still have this perspective when I'm in her shoes.
I would have both perspectives... glad to have a job that pays all that, but not wanting to give any more of it to politicians to buy votes with.
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