Don't tax the jobless
Isn't it interesting to see politicians promoting tax plans to help us? If they really wanted to help working Americans, a good starting point would be to stop taxing unemployment benefits, considering that most American workers will experience a stressful period of unemployment during their working years.
Jack Reeder
Randleman
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Jack,
I agree. If they are going to tax unemployment, however, they should at least do it on the front-end so you don't face a tax bill come April.
Posted on April 22, 2008 11:00 AM
I believe you can have taxes taken out before your check is sent to you.
Posted on April 22, 2008 12:12 PM
Thanks Earnestine and Mark. Claimants can opt to have taxes deducted from their weekly benefits, but considering that unenemployment benefits is calculated at around 50% (in many cases less) of their salaries, it's deplorable that state and federal governments should tax these funds. I strongly believe that tax cuts should begin with the American worker. Jack
Posted on April 22, 2008 6:28 PM