> As a data point, my family paid 28% average federal tax You made the mistake of earning that money by working. I am making the same mistake. If you factor i

> As a data point, my family paid 28% average federal tax You made the mistake of earning that money by working. I am making the same mistake. If you factor in sales taxes, property taxes, state income taxes, etc. I'm pretty sure you're giving half of what you earn to the government.