During the Boston Tea Party, the early americans through Tea into the Boston Harbor because of a 1/3 of 1% tax which they called "tierany." If 1/3 of 1% was unacceptable, what would they have said to 56%? Tell me what you think?
2007-04-23 10:51:23 · 9 answers · asked by Paul C 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I do think 56 is a little high if even for the percent on your taxable income. at 35% plus a bad state 10%. But anyways I do agree we pay too much in taxes and as for me paying less and poor people paying more I believe that poor paying none or me paying for wellfare has a little to do with it. But I do support legislation by Bush to give tax credits to companies that higher people off welfare it is definatly a sep in the right direction. But last two points one it could be worse Canada taxes out the a** on income and they have a federal sales tax as well as a much reduced itemized deduction sche. And two I think you need to talk to a tax consultant for some ideas on how to structure a little better tax planning. And also the government supported less in those days the only thing the government paid for were wars and the kings wardrobe.
2007-04-26 18:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by BMAC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wish I had your income. I'm in "high-5" territory and don't pay anywhere near that much in taxes, including income, property and sales taxes, in any given year.
FYI, the unacceptability of the taxes levied by the Crown were not the rate but the fact that the colonials had no voice in Parliament. It wasn't a revolt against taxation, but Taxation without Representation.
If you'd stayed awake in American History in high school, you'd know that.
2007-04-23 10:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You pay taxes for everything you see around you... Roads, parks, etc...
The colonists were angry about the Tea Tax because they had no representation in Parliament... meaning that they did not have anyone representing them.
Also, that was the first time, i believe, that they were hit with a direct tax on an item.
2007-04-23 10:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jordan S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
56%? Wow. You must have a very high income. Most people pay far less than that, even taking into account ALL of the taxes they pay.
2007-04-23 12:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must be making a lot of money. Think of the people that live paycheck to paycheck just to get by.
I am going to say you drive a lexus or BMW or a benz right?
Do you think we should tax the poor people more and you less???
2007-04-23 11:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its time for a modern version of the Boston Tea Party. If you can figure out how to make it work, let us know. I'm sure many Yahoo members would be glad to participate.
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2007-04-23 16:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by Shangrala 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, not sure about your situation, but I am only shorted about 19.5%.
2007-04-23 10:55:44 · answer #8 · answered by peersignal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't pay fifty six percent
have some kids
2007-04-23 10:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by StephanieS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋