Just Do the Math!!!
Posted by Tina
The 95% Solution, by Bruce Bialosky – TownHall
He says it wherever he goes these days. He said it in his convention speech. He said it in his interview on the OReilly Factor. He is saying it regularly on the stump. Senator Obama says that he is going to cut taxes for 95% of Americans. Sometimes he says 95% of working Americans and sometimes he says 95% of working families. Anyway you state it, it cannot be done. *** Mr. Obama seems not to be aware that in the last analysis of income taxes paid to the U.S. Treasury (in 2006), taxpayers whose earnings were in the lowest 50% paid only 3% of our total tax burden. That means most of these taxpayers paid almost nothing. The next lowest
earning 25% of taxpayers paid only 11% of the total tax burden. Collectively, this means the lowest 75% of earners paid only 14% of the current income taxes collected in this country. Since 75% of Americans are already paying little or no taxes, how do you cut the taxes for 95% of Americans? *** There is a means of accomplishing this plan. It is to increase the earned income tax credit. That term may not mean much to you, but this credit has been part of the tax code since 1975 and has increased significantly over the years. This credit reduces the income taxes due for workers with a child or children. The interesting aspect of this credit is it is a refundable credit, meaning people not only get their income taxes erased, but they also receive a handout from the federal government. With two children and little taxable income one could receive up to $4,716 in 2007. *** So it appears the plan that Mr. Obama has is to reduce or eliminate the relatively small amount paid by the 75%. He has stated he wants to take another 15 million people off the tax rolls. Then he will hand out additional money to the remaining people who are already not paying any taxes. The question is how can you reduce ones taxes when they have not paid in any in the first place?
Great Question! Dear Post Scripters, I urge you to read the full article. Mr. Bialosky has a few more questions that should be asked of candidate Obama…we should be aware of these questions and listening for the candidates responses should they come up in the debates.