re: #185 subsailor68

Americans’ Tax Burden Near Historic Low

Of course, this statement is misleading, as well. Overall, it is quite likely true, but that’s impacted by the huge unemployment levels that have been in play over the last full tax year, which dramatically lowers the overall tax burden, as does generally depressed earnings. Typically, a fist-pumping cry of “Woo Hoo! I don’t owe any Federal income tax!” isn’t the first thing uttered by those who’ve been unemployed for a substantial fraction of the year.