Phil Mickelson speaks out on taxes: may move and/or retire

[demopublican]

I'm surprised the Democrats aren't complaining about the difficult tax laws and making it next to impossible for the elderly minorities to pay their taxes!

They make it hard to pay but easy to get EITC.

What does the "E" stand for? "earned"
Why throw that away!

[songfourone]

Autobiographical ?

Nah earlier posting, do keep up.

Sprightly was telling a story:

Two days ago I ran into a relative who was with a long time friend of hers. I've never had a long conversation with the woman, no reason, just hasn't happened. She mentioned to me that when she receives her tax return she will be buying a car. I know that she only worked at the most two months at a fast food restaurant (she quit because of the hours), and an even shorter stint doing something else. Curious, I asked her if she "did okay" on her taxes. Her, "Hell yeah, honey! I'm getting almost $7,000 back." "That's nice," said I. <sigh> Her husband has been in prison for quite some time and will be there for a few more years. She has three kids under 18. She has a very nice Section 8 home, receives other types of financial assistance from the government. Tell me again that part of the problem with our tax system isn't that this woman receives a "refund" for taxes she didn't even pay. And this is not an anomaly so don't even try it.

[kudzu]

Nah earlier posting, do keep up.

Sprightly was telling a story:

Two days ago I ran into a relative who was with a long time friend of hers. I've never had a long conversation with the woman, no reason, just hasn't happened. She mentioned to me that when she receives her tax return she will be buying a car. I know that she only worked at the most two months at a fast food restaurant (she quit because of the hours), and an even shorter stint doing something else. Curious, I asked her if she "did okay" on her taxes. Her, "Hell yeah, honey! I'm getting almost $7,000 back." "That's nice," said I. <sigh> Her husband has been in prison for quite some time and will be there for a few more years. She has three kids under 18. She has a very nice Section 8 home, receives other types of financial assistance from the government. Tell me again that part of the problem with our tax system isn't that this woman receives a "refund" for taxes she didn't even pay. And this is not an anomaly so don't even try it.

Way too may "she" and "hers" in this for me to pay much attention.

Is this a Lifetime Network movie or something ?

[songfourone]

Way too may "she" and "hers" in this for me to pay much attention.

Is this a Lifetime Network movie or something ?

My husband says that the difference between a fairytale and a sea story is, the fairytale begins with 'Once upon a time' and the sea story begins with 'This aint no BS'.

[kudzu]

My husband says that the difference between a fairytale and a sea story is, the fairytale begins with 'Once upon a time' and the sea story begins with 'This aint no BS'.

Is "your husband" a male ?

Just curious.

[georjec2]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonyn...ing-tax-rates/

Phil Mickelson is doing what everyone does: making decisions based on economic factors. The govt has used tax policy to influence behavior since the union was formed. Good for him for speaking out. 62% is too much no matter how much you earn.

Nothing, Nothing, Nothing will ever make me give a shet how much Phil Mckleson is taxed until my bi-weekly net income is at minimum, $27,648.39.

Any posters here with that type of income ?!?!?!? I didn't think so.

Demopublican ? Do you even personally know anybody, like in their Iphone call log know, who nets $27,648.39 bi weekly ? I didn't think so.

If Phil wants to leave and go somewhere better more power to him. I'm sure he can afford it. But I bet he doesn't.

[Dryfire]

lol this guy is the very definition of the 1%er. its quite obvious he feels he shouldnt have to pay his fair share.

His fair share is 62%. What's yours? I bet if you had to pay that much you won't be cartwheeling for joy either.

[georjec2]

His fair share is 62%. What's yours? I bet if you had to pay that much you won't be cartwheeling for joy either.

If your bank account were as big as Phil's you would be cartwheeling for joy.

[bmorepunk]

His fair share is 62%.

Apparently the ceiling is 52% for him, not 62%.

[dialtone]

Because she's a friend of a member of the family and I didn't want to cause problems by saying what I really wanted to say. That's why.

And I see that you don't have a problem with it either.

One person works hard for his wealth and complains about it being taken away - evil. One person doesn't, yet is compensated with a nice lump of money that she didn't even pay into the system, and never has, acceptable.

I wouldn't have said anything if I wasn't gonna say what I thought, no smiling either.
I'm not in the same bracket as either of these people but I'd take his money troubles any day over her money benefit.

[Sprightly]

I wouldn't have said anything if I wasn't gonna say what I thought, no smiling either.
I'm not in the same bracket as either of these people but I'd take his money troubles any day over her money benefit.

As would I. When I earn it.

[songfourone]

Nothing, Nothing, Nothing will ever make me give a shet how much Phil Mckleson is taxed until my bi-weekly net income is at minimum, $27,648.39.

Any posters here with that type of income ?!?!?!? I didn't think so.

Demopublican ? Do you even personally know anybody, like in their Iphone call log know, who nets $27,648.39 bi weekly ? I didn't think so.

If Phil wants to leave and go somewhere better more power to him. I'm sure he can afford it. But I bet he doesn't.

Actually I do and they don't pay 60% in taxes, more like 15 %.

[kudzu]

Actually I do and they don't pay 60% in taxes, more like 15 %.

Capital gains ?

[Dryfire]

If your bank account were as big as Phil's you would be cartwheeling for joy.

That's not what I asked and his bank account has nothing to do with it. What percentage are you paying?

[Dryfire]

Apparently the ceiling is 52% for him, not 62%.

It was reported as 62%. What percentage are you paying?

[Omaha Beach]

Do you have one of those pesky links to show Depp and Clooney gave up their citizenship?

I never said they gave up their citizenship. You dont have to do that just because you move to another country for tax purposes.

[songfourone]

I never said they gave up their citizenship. You dont have to do that just because you move to another country for tax purposes.

They both still own homes here, so how about coming clean or post a link that supports your claim that they do not pay taxes here.

[songfourone]

He has every right to gripe but I'm disappointed that he went public with it. He should have known the backlash.

Two days ago I ran into a relative who was with a long time friend of hers. I've never had a long conversation with the woman, no reason, just hasn't happened. She mentioned to me that when she receives her tax return she will be buying a car. I know that she only worked at the most two months at a fast food restaurant (she quit because of the hours), and an even shorter stint doing something else. Curious, I asked her if she "did okay" on her taxes. Her, "Hell yeah, honey! I'm getting almost $7,000 back." "That's nice," said I. <sigh> Her husband has been in prison for quite some time and will be there for a few more years. She has three kids under 18. She has a very nice Section 8 home, receives other types of financial assistance from the government. Tell me again that part of the problem with our tax system isn't that this woman receives a "refund" for taxes she didn't even pay. And this is not an anomaly so don't even try it.

Something is not right about her story.

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Previ...ax-Law-Updates

[ivanbalt]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...enge?hpt=hp_t4

Mickelson "apologizes".

Evidently his public relations team made it known to him Monday that his tax comments would be very detrimental to his image and the image of the PGA Tour.

Tiger Woods is respected but Mickelson has always been beloved by golf fans. His comments can be construed as whining and unwarranted by Americans that just cannot relate to earning $40 million annually and the inherent tax liabilities.

Duh.

[Omaha Beach]

They both still own homes here, so how about coming clean or post a link that supports your claim that they do not pay taxes here.

If you think Clooney has that villa, in Italy and Depp ives in the south of France for other than tax purposes you are naive. If the 75% tax on millionaires goes into law in France see how quickly Depp leaves.