Not having the making work pay deduction next year is going to be brutal.

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[Coyote_Bandit]

1. Not as brutal

as being unemployed.

I'd be happy to have your job.

[alarimer]

2. Yes. This tax compromise will result in higher taxes for those on the bottom.

The payroll tax cut will probably be about $40 extra in my paycheck. I am not willing to sacrifice my future retirement (and jeopardize SS) for $40. Anybody who thinks that is a good deal is an idiot.

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3. I find it unbeleivable that we extend tax cuts for the rich but let Obamas expire.

the making work pay was a compromise struck during Obamas first year and he didn't even try to fight for them.

[pnwmom]

4. Won't most of it be balanced out by the lower payroll tax? n/t

[dkf]

5. Just wait til all the tax breaks expire and we go back to the Clinton rates.

Making work pay will seem tiny indeed.