The Problem Of Discussing Tax Policy Without A Visual Of The Affected Tax Brackets (GRAPH)

[Median Democrat]

The problem with tax policy is that it is hard to verbally explain tax brackets without causing people to tune out. You almost wish Obama could bring a Powerpoint into the debate, because most people just want to look at their tax brackets and ignore the rest. So, here it is:

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See? Quick and easy.

[VWolf]

1. Crap. Obama will increase my taxes 11.5% !!!

Yeah, in my dreams.

[baldguy]

2. But you'll also be making more in a growing economy.

[VWolf]

8. It was a joke. There's no way I'll ever reach that tax bracket. n/t

But your point is taken, nonetheless.

[JaneQPublic]

3. Great chart! I'm going to e-mail it to everyone I know!

One question, though: where did it come from? I would like to cite the source in the e-mail.

Thanks!

[Median Democrat]

4. USA Today

[JaneQPublic]

5. I should've guessed. USA Today loves their graphics.

Thanks.

[Median Democrat]

6. The Link Is Not To USA Today, But It Looks Similar...

To the graph I saw there, so I am assuming. To make sure folks no the authenticity, I would link directly to USA Today or CNN Money, which have similar graphs.

[ContinentalOp]

7. That graphic is great except for the "average cut" line at the bottom.

They should have showed the median cut or something instead. Or show an average cut for people making under a million vs over a million.

[baldguy]

9. Yeah, whne Bill Gates walks into a room everyone's "average" income goes up a billion $