While I was wondering why I have to fill in my tax form again for the second time this decade, I asked myself:
“How much am I actually paying in comparison to the other lawful citizens?”
http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/MINT-TAXES-R2.png
Having that dreadful picture in mind (no, I am not yet in the lower part of the graphic although I try hard), I started searching frenetically for the place where I can maximize the return on the taxes I pay.
http://www.visualeconomics.com/united-states-federal-tax-dollars/
I knew there is a paradise out there somewhere! New Mexico, here I come!
Well, on a second thought, New Mexico may be a bit too far away from home. The next options don’t seem better either: Mississippi, Alaska and Louisiana.
So I think we need to be a bit more creative:
http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/maryjane.png
Anyone in for a nation-wide referendum?
K
Tags: Return on investment, Taxes