On Oct 31, 12:46=A0pm, "Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS"
wrote:
> This is what happens when you allow 10 million illegals into your state
> sucking on the public teat. This really sux.
>
> http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-state-tax31-2009oct31,0,2028140...
>
> California to withhold a bigger chunk of paychecks
>
> The amount goes up 10% on Sunday as Sacramento borrows from taxpayers.
> Technically, it's not an income tax increase: You'll get the money back
> eventually.
>
> =A0As part of a bundle of budget patches adopted in the summer, the state=
is
> taking more money now in withholding, even though workers' annual tax bil=
ls
> won't change.
>
> Think of it as a forced, interest-free loan: You'll be repaid any extra
> withholding in April. Those who would receive a refund anyway will receiv=
e
> a larger one, and those who owe taxes will owe less.
>
> The extra withholding may seem like a small amount siphoned from each
> paycheck, but it adds up to a $1.7-billion fix for California's deficit-
> riddled books.
>
> From a single taxpayer earning $51,000 a year with no dependents, the sta=
te
> will be grabbing an extra $17.59 each month, according to state tax
> officials. A married person earning $90,000 with two dependents would
> receive $24.87 less in monthly pay.
>
That's it!
Don't blame it onreferenedums that increase spending while decreasing
taxes! Blame it on the Mexicans!
Why didn't the politicians think of that?
Or wait. Never mind.
Mick
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