Which Age Group Pays Most Taxes vs. Receives Govt. Spending?


	Which Age Group Pays Most Taxes vs. Receives Govt. Spending?

muckdog

6-16-2007 2:45 PM

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muckdog says:

Interesting break down of who pays the taxes compared to who receives the benefits from government spending. No surprises here...

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6-16-2007 2:52 PM

sohil

Great clip muckdog!

Thanks

6-17-2007 2:16 PM

muckdog

Fun facts and figures... No surprises as those in our middle years are working and paying taxes while the young and old are paying less taxes and receiving more benefits...

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