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On 2025-07-29, Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
> On 2025-07-29 15:17, pothead wrote:
>> On 2025-07-29, Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
>>> On 2025-07-29 14:18, pothead wrote:
>>>> On 2025-07-29, Ken <Ken@invalid.com> wrote:
>>>>> Alan wrote:
>>>>>> On 2025-07-29 10:48, Ken wrote:
>>>>>>> Alan wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 2025-07-28 14:32, pothead wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 2025-07-28, Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-07-28 13:40, pothead wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-07-28, Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-07-28 10:51, pothead wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-07-28, -hh <recscuba_google@huntzinger.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Same for farmers.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> It's better than spending the money on programs for countries
>>>>>>>>> who hate us and want us dead.
>>>>>>>> Which countries are those? It's not actually a long list.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It does not matter if it is a long list or short list.  This country
>>>>>>> is in debt to the tune of 36 Trillion dollars.  Not a dime should be
>>>>>>> sent to someone who is not a friend.  Do you donate to organizations
>>>>>>> that you dislike??
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But you don't mind that Trump's tax cuts for the rich are running up
>>>>>> that debt, so your complaint comes out a little bit bullshit, doesn't it?
>>>>>
>>>>> So just because someone receives funds that you disagree with, other
>>>>> wasted funds should continue??  Do you handle your personal finances
>>>>> that way??
>>>>>
>>>>> I will close with this:  Everyday the polls show the liberal criticism
>>>>> of Trump to be believed even less.  Those of you with TDS should more
>>>>> carefully choose your issues.
>>>>
>>>> Good post.
>>>> I still haven't seen this so called tax benefits for the rich data.
>>>>
>>>> I wouldn't consider no taxes on tips, overtime and additional bonus added
>>>> for seniors on SS increased SALT deduction. something the rich are interested in.
>>>
>>> ChatGPT: 'Did Trump really eliminate taxes on tips?'
>>>
>>> 'Final Take: Did Trump “Eliminate Taxes on Tips”?
>>>
>>> Not entirely. What changed was:
>>>
>>> A limited, temporary federal income tax deduction for up to $25,000 in
>>> cash tip income.
>>>
>>> Still subject to payroll and other taxes, with income-based phase‑outs
>>> and an expiration in 2028.'
>>>
>>> So it isn't "no taxes on tips".
>>>
>>> ChatGPT: 'Did Trump eliminate tax on overtime?'
>>>
>> ChatGPT?
>> ROTFLMAO!
>> 
>> You lose.
> You get that you get the sources when you do that kind of search, right?
>
> Let me demonstrate:
>
> 'A limited, temporary federal income tax deduction for up to $25,000 in 
> cash tip income.'
>
> How's the IRS for a source?
>
> 'Maximum annual deduction is $25,000'
>
><https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-tax-deductions-for-working-americans-and-seniors>
>
> Good enough?

$25k in tips is a lot of money.
So......

Nope.
There are so many factors involved.
Single vs married vs head of house, medical issues, SALT and a gazillion more.

While you can get cold facts from AI you cannot, at least not without extensive
specific prompts, get a true picture of something like how the tax code
affects different levels.

Try this.

https://www.bigbeautifulbilltaxcalculator.com/
At my income level I would get an almost $6k increase in taxes if the BBB did not pass.





-- 
pothead

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 Then our choices make us."
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