> Throw in city and state taxes and burdens can be pretty abysmal. Ah, see, that's the problem. First, you pay federal income tax. Second, you pay state incom

> Throw in city and state taxes and burdens can be pretty abysmal. Ah, see, that's the problem. First, you pay federal income tax. Second, you pay state income tax. Third, you pay payroll taxes/fees. Fourth, you pay property taxes for your residence. Fifth, you pay state/county sales taxes on whatever you decide to buy. Oh, did I mention that widget you bought that came from China probably had some tariffs on it? Made in the USA? No worries. You paid for some of the federal/state payroll taxes/fees the manufacturer was responsible for.