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Old 01-08-09, 11:16 AM   #1
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Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

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President-elect Barack Obama, warning of dire consequences if Congress doesn't pass his economic stimulus plan, said he would offer working families a $1,000 tax cut and improve energy efficiency in millions of American homes in order to create jobs and stimulate the economy.

"To get people spending again, 95 percent of working families will receive a $1,000 tax cut— the first stage of a middle-class tax cut that I promised during the campaign and will include in our next budget," he said in a speech outside Washington.
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There is, of course, much more to his stimulus plan than this weak headline. What do you think of the Obama stimulus plan as it is presently being floated?

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Re: Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

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There is, of course, much more to his stimulus plan than this weak headline. What do you think of the Obama stimulus plan as it is presently being floated?
I question whether this kind of fiscal stimulus will have meaningful short term effect as a physical matter. However, IMO it is very important to try to improve confidence in the economy and break the cycle of negative perception. So it may help in the all important pychological department if people think the economy will be turning around next year, as opposed to going into a depression.

Beyond that, IMO it is important that the government reintroduce fiscal responsibility in the budgets.
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Re: Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

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There is, of course, much more to his stimulus plan than this weak headline. What do you think of the Obama stimulus plan as it is presently being floated?
The closer we get to having a majority of people receiving funds, rather then paying taxes, the closer we are to complete collapse.
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Re: Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

This piddling amount to those of us still working, or retired and don't need it, adds up to a big waste of taxpayer dollars and a larger national debt.
A measly $1000 for me and my wife is nothing, assuming we will qualify for it having a 6 figure retirement income.
I would rather the money be spent in a way that creates a JOB for some poor person...
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Re: Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

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I would rather the money be spent in a way that creates a JOB for some poor person...
Spend it at a small, local business.
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Re: Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

Wouldn't those families have to pay a $1000 worth of tax first?

40% of those 95% don't pay taxes.

Go back to sherwood forest robin hood.
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Re: Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

The better thing to do is to lower business tax as well as get rid of the "hidden taxes" on small businesses and businesses in general.
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Re: Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

I'll believe it and appreciate it if/when I see it in the mail.
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Re: Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

a better stimulus would be one that encourages the "haves" to spend some of their hoarded money so the "have nots" can be employed.
Lower the tax rates on the middle class, especially those of us with several hundreds of thousands in IRA funds. The least we should get is the same capital gains tax rate as the rich.
When we started our IRA's, we were being taxed at a much lower rate than now. How the heck did THAT happen?
I will never again be involved with any investments that involve Wall Street, and will encourage my grandchildren to invest in real estate instead. Long term, it is as good as Wall Street promises they will be, with much less risk....
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Re: Obama Proposing $1,000 Tax Cut For Most Families

Great thought!

If the truly wealthy, those with ultra high incomes ($5 million or more) would stop hording their money and buy at low prices, it will also create a multiplier effect. The only issue is: will they (prices)go lower?

Once the high income earners feel more upbeat about the economy, they will again begin to spend and invest (to increase net assets). Maybe this is the subconscious goal of TARP and future stimulus?
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