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Old 02-27-2010, 08:48 AM   #1
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About 15% are either unemployed or have given up and are living under a bridge. The under-employed constitute close to another 10%, those working part time or those settling for jobs for which they are grossly over-qualified.
My accountant told me that a lot of his customers have simply stopped filing because they don't have the money to pay.

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Old 02-27-2010, 09:22 AM   #2
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I prepare taxes and there has been a big drop in income the last 2 years. A smentioned above unemployement and people taking any job just for a little $$ are a big reason, but I also think the undergound economy has grown.

Unreported Bartering Income and underreporting of Cash Income decrease one's taxes as well. Cash is always preferred over check and CC.
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Old 02-27-2010, 10:54 AM   #3
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About 15% are either unemployed or have given up and are living under a bridge. The under-employed constitute close to another 10%, those working part time or those settling for jobs for which they are grossly over-qualified.
My accountant told me that a lot of his customers have simply stopped filing because they don't have the money to pay.
exactly Joe, not only are some paying...and many not paying anything(some even getting a nice check through the EITC)...but a lot of the middle can no longer afford to pay...not only has govt. spending gone way up but tax revenues have dropped as well...

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