Taxes - Why it is the Most Offensive Subject to Discuss
Expelling gas is less offensive than bringing up a discussion of taxes.
To test this reaction I don't suggest you try the first; instead, just attempt to have a public conversation concerning taxes.
The only acceptable context is during an election when labeling a political candidate's perceived actions concerning taxes.
According to data from an IRS-conducted survey the primary reason we are uncomfortable discussing taxes is because over 50% of us cheat.
Our guilt makes us uncomfortable to even think about payments to the government, much less talk about it.
A majority of citizens do not even verbalize details of their taxes with their own accountants.
The next reason is because of envy.
Americans are much more open to discussing the amount of income they make than bragging about how few taxes they pay.
To legally avoid or defer tax is considered almost an act against our government.
A majority of citizens now receive a check from the federal government.
This is incentive to cheer on the tax collection team.
The last reason silence is preferred deals with the fact we have more information about Mars than we do about the tax code.
If the code were a planet in our solar system it would be called the dark planet.
Taking into account all taxes from local to federal almost 50% of our income is rendered; however less than 1% of our productive time and thoughts are applied to our tax obligations.
The number one outsourced function in financial matters is tax preparation.
When someone is lacking good information it is more comfortable to remain silent.
These three reasons are used by the IRS and the federal government to manipulate our conduct regarding taxes.
It is not fun to visit the dark side.
But until the time arrives when a majority of voters are willing to engage their elected representatives to repair our broken system the roar of silence will continue.
Prepare for the worst - pray for better!
To test this reaction I don't suggest you try the first; instead, just attempt to have a public conversation concerning taxes.
The only acceptable context is during an election when labeling a political candidate's perceived actions concerning taxes.
According to data from an IRS-conducted survey the primary reason we are uncomfortable discussing taxes is because over 50% of us cheat.
Our guilt makes us uncomfortable to even think about payments to the government, much less talk about it.
A majority of citizens do not even verbalize details of their taxes with their own accountants.
The next reason is because of envy.
Americans are much more open to discussing the amount of income they make than bragging about how few taxes they pay.
To legally avoid or defer tax is considered almost an act against our government.
A majority of citizens now receive a check from the federal government.
This is incentive to cheer on the tax collection team.
The last reason silence is preferred deals with the fact we have more information about Mars than we do about the tax code.
If the code were a planet in our solar system it would be called the dark planet.
Taking into account all taxes from local to federal almost 50% of our income is rendered; however less than 1% of our productive time and thoughts are applied to our tax obligations.
The number one outsourced function in financial matters is tax preparation.
When someone is lacking good information it is more comfortable to remain silent.
These three reasons are used by the IRS and the federal government to manipulate our conduct regarding taxes.
It is not fun to visit the dark side.
But until the time arrives when a majority of voters are willing to engage their elected representatives to repair our broken system the roar of silence will continue.
Prepare for the worst - pray for better!
