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In reply to the discussion: Fellow childfree folks, how much did you love writing the check out to the IRS after hearing all the [View all]hfojvt
(37,573 posts)196. thank you
just as I predicted http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=582115
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Fellow childfree folks, how much did you love writing the check out to the IRS after hearing all the [View all]
RB TexLa
Apr 2012
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hey, people with no kids have tons more money to spend right? like gays? oh, wait nt
msongs
Apr 2012
#1
And I assume you're headed over to Guinea-Bissou right now, where the so-called "population problem"
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#200
So if no Americans have babies, the population issue in Zimbabwe is solved?
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#208
Please post accepted research and links to back up your remarks. Thanks. n/t
BlancheSplanchnik
Apr 2012
#213
Why don't you tell me which data point you think needs Additional verification.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#214
Okay, well maybe you missed the part about how we've had this argument (DU, not you and me) several
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#216
I'm sure they'll engage you on it in an earnest fashion, as is their wont. Although maybe via text.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#229
Gen x is definitely a demographic divot between boomers & millenials
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#235
This is a rude and mean post. Crappy PARENTS are the ones who don't do society a favour.
Darth_Kitten
Apr 2012
#65
Single, no kids here. Got a refund because of mortgage interest and property taxes
CakeGrrl
Apr 2012
#12
Hmmm? Grandma raised 3 kids last year, with daycare, graduation, etc...., so we LIVE on the refund.
txwhitedove
Apr 2012
#14
I can't bring myself to be outraged that having dependents results in deductions
fishwax
Apr 2012
#16
Single. No kids of my own, but did put one niece and one nephew through college.
WillowTree
Apr 2012
#17
Plenty of childfree people get refunds and don't "have" to spend it on kids -- what's your point? n
gateley
Apr 2012
#18
There is no special deduction for children. And where are you getting those numbers?
ieoeja
Apr 2012
#79
Just as exemptions are per person, one could argue that the bracket range should be multipled too.
ieoeja
Apr 2012
#118
Mostly married people with children vote the politicians in that are also married and
doc03
Apr 2012
#21
Fellow renting folks, how much did you love writing the check out to the IRS after hearing all the
Luminous Animal
Apr 2012
#22
I'm not real sure what you are complaining about here, you want the mortgage deduction gone
snooper2
Apr 2012
#81
+1. That's how it is in America. Everyone is concerned the next person
SammyWinstonJack
Apr 2012
#48
When I was single and childless, I noticed all of this. But remembered I was a child once, and my
freshwest
Apr 2012
#181
another thread where the 99% fight with each other over crumbs. win for the 1%.
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#44
Yes, in that respect, the 1% are morally superior. They stick together and we shred each other.
freshwest
Apr 2012
#180
Kids are expensive, I don't care about that but I am against the homeowners credit
TheKentuckian
Apr 2012
#46
KIds, no kids, it doesn't matter. Gloating and whining are neither one attractive or effective.
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2012
#67
I raised my three children, they are no longer deductible, I didn't write any checks
Ikonoklast
Apr 2012
#80
Kinda reminds me of people without a car complaining about paying taxes to build roads
4th law of robotics
Apr 2012
#86
Theoretically, a progressive tax system is supposed to take into account ability to pay taxes.
PA Democrat
Apr 2012
#91
Maybe you should save your animosity for corporations who don't pay taxes. n/t
cynatnite
Apr 2012
#99
Sorry, but I have to disagree. My youngest son and his wife decided before they married
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2012
#128
Why would some parents think "child-free" people would make the effort to hate their darling angels?
Darth_Kitten
Apr 2012
#210
You pay taxes for one person. Single parent paying taxes for two gets twice your deduction.
ieoeja
Apr 2012
#120
Which is why I would never, ever recommend DU to anyone who was not a raving lib/prog/leftist.
ieoeja
Apr 2012
#141
the centrists are just like us, they just want fewer good things and more bad things than we do
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#167
Are you kidding? They expect people to have reverence in their voice anytime the word
RB TexLa
Apr 2012
#174
that's not what makes it a Republican post --it's because you want something and it's only about you
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#175
I am so with you. Specially since nearly all current problems at their core
BlancheSplanchnik
Apr 2012
#137
I have no kids and got a refund... probably buying another gun with it.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Apr 2012
#146
Although you haven't responded to one single response, I suppose I should ask:
ithinkmyliverhurts
Apr 2012
#148
those children are going to be paying for your retirement benefits, like Medicare and SS
CreekDog
Apr 2012
#149
from age 12-32 single and no kids, i got a refund. i also put the most in thru out year
seabeyond
Apr 2012
#151
Then why do the politicians never say working Americans? It's always working families.
RB TexLa
Apr 2012
#155
It's not that I mind paying. It's just we have to pay for their lifestyle choice.
RB TexLa
Apr 2012
#159
Whether you get a refund depends on your deductions. But singles pay the HIGHEST rate. nt
Honeycombe8
Apr 2012
#163
Of all the things in our tax code, THIS is what you choose this to bitch about?
progressoid
Apr 2012
#179
I do have extra withholding. All I'm saying is there is no reason to give them
RB TexLa
Apr 2012
#191
I'm not complaining either way. I understand why people would choose to remain childless
LaurenG
Apr 2012
#219
I have no problem with dependent deductions and child tax credits-with limitations
liberaltrucker
Apr 2012
#197
What's that? Can't hear ya over the sound of all this DANCING MONEY!
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#198
Not unhappy. Just don't think we should have to pay for their lifestyle choice
RB TexLa
Apr 2012
#201
It's not like it is a progressive tax, the people who struggle on the same salaries as the
RB TexLa
Apr 2012
#203