@TexINS I repeat the average family
IS NOT paying $1,600 more in taxes. Bush passed a tax cut that disproportionately went to the rich, however the average American family got something from it. The cuts to the rich were disputed, and the Democrats did not want to extend them. The House, which must originate revenue legislation, is controlled by the GOP. The GOP would not extend just the tax cuts for the average American. They wanted the cuts for the super-rich. That was the dispute.However, the Democrats capitulated -- like they always do. They extended the tax cuts for everyone making less than $400,000. Not just for those making under $250,000. Either of these upper caps to the Bush tax cuts would EXCLUDE the average American family.Again, here is your quote,
More than 80 percent of households with incomes between $50,000 and $200,000 would pay higher taxes. Among the households facing higher taxes, the average increase would be $1,635,
WOULD BE that means, if action wasn't taken by Congress: and, it was. You're living in a world that doesn't exist. 4951