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Remedial math for the tax-impaired.
Let’s do some simple math, shall we?
Let us assume that your share of the tax burden was $10,000. You paid some of this burden in payroll taxes. You might have paid some of this by anticipated tax payments during the year. Or you might have written a check on April 15th. The exact method does not matter, so long as the total adds up to $10,000.
[I can supply the mathematical theorems supporting this reasoning if anyone is unfamiliar with grade school mathematics.]
Let us now assume that the Government cuts you a check for $250 as a tax rebate.
It gets a little tricky now, so pay attention and do not hesitate to ask questions.
$10,000 - $250 = $9,750.
Your tax burden has been reduced from $10,000 to $9,750. That is, by definition, a tax [b]decrease.[/b] Regardless of whether this decrease occurred in your regular pay stub or in a rebate check from the Government. Your taxes have been decreased by a net of $250.
If you were one of those who said “I’ll believe it when I see it,” then you can without embarrassment wait until the check is in your hot little hands before eating your crow serving. The Conservatives will keep your serving hot for you.
xoxo~
Gaz
Doin’ the math.
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