Is it right that kids under the age of 18 pay income tax?

Question

Anybody that had a job when they iwere n highschool had to pay federal, and in most states, state income tax, yet they cannot vote until they are 18. Is that not taxation without representation?

Claiming a student exemption gives you a huge rebate, but you do not get it all back.

Wouldn't we be better off letting the kids keep that money to save for their future education instead of giving it to the government to waste?

I am not saying let kids vote, we should not tax them. Perhaps, forcing them to put it into somekind of investment account instead.

Answer 1

Sure seems like it to me. They are taxed at a lower rate, but it doesn't seem right that they are taxed without voting power.

I'm not even considering extending the vote though!

Answer 2

I never had to pay taxes for any time before 18. Claim Student Exemption.

Answer 3

If kids under 18 earn enough money to pay tax then they should pay tax. They may not be able to vote yet but they are eligible for all sorts of government services - education, health, leisure programs as well as use of roads, water etc. They should feel proud to be able to contribute to government services.

Answer 4

Yes it is, but do we really want a bunch of youngsters picking who we want for President? It would be some rock-n-roller (or P.Diddy). By age 18, people are more mature about weighing the consequences of their actions before doing something.

Answer 5

if they have any kind of paying job then yes, chances are they won't make enough to technically file so they will get it all back at tax time. which is what happened when i was younger.

Answer 6

It is definitely taxation without representation.