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I noticed in you are in the military the money that you get paid that already comes from taxes gets taxed again, when they take it out of your paycheck. Was there ever a time when soldiers didn't get paid, but got some kind of compensation for thier work instead? I would think a slave army would be the worst thing to have, what if they ever turn on you?
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Soldiers are not the only one who are paid with money from taxes. Social Security checks are from taxes. And you have to pay taxes on that as well.
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TrailerParkJawa wrote:Soldiers are not the only one who are paid with money from taxes. Social Security checks are from taxes. And you have to pay taxes on that as well.
Every Federal worker of course, not just members of the armed forces.
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Howedar wrote:Every Federal worker of course, not just members of the armed forces.
However unlike other Federal workers, when enlisted soldiers enter a combat zone there pay is no longer taxed nor is a portion of that of officers.
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Sea Skimmer wrote:
Howedar wrote:Every Federal worker of course, not just members of the armed forces.
However unlike other Federal workers, when enlisted soldiers enter a combat zone there pay is no longer taxed nor is a portion of that of officers.
True, however civilian federal workers and contractors under certain circumstances can exempt the first $70,000 from taxes if they are overseas. I do not know all the details at this time just that fact you can do that.

Oh, many Federal as well as State workers do not contribute to Social Security, they all have their own plan.
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Sea Skimmer wrote:
Howedar wrote:Every Federal worker of course, not just members of the armed forces.
However unlike other Federal workers, when enlisted soldiers enter a combat zone there pay is no longer taxed nor is a portion of that of officers.

That is one quick way to really get a good look at how much money you lose to income taxes. :? Just a few months tax free, without any extra hazard pay or anything, really adds up quickly.
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