airdvr 197 #1 January 22, 2013 WTG Cali! QuoteCalifornia voters in November approved Proposition 30, which, in addition to raising the state sales tax, carries a menu of new tax brackets that hit millionaires like Mickelson hard. For income exceeding $1 million, the state rate jumped to 13.3 percent from 10.3 percent. For Mickelson, who earned roughly $60 million in 2012, that would be a tax increase of more than $1.8 million. "If you add up all the federal and you look at the disability and the unemployment and the Social Security and the state, my tax rate's 62, 63 percent," Mickelson said. "So I've got to make some decisions on what I'm going to do." http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/01/21/golfer-phil-mickelson-plans-drastic-changes-over-new-tax-rate/#ixzz2IfvfVZzSPlease don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #2 January 22, 2013 The man is an idiot. He's bitching about an additional 3% state tax when he already could have moved to Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington or Wyoming and lowered it by 10.3%. I'm guessing here, but I think he's just another one of a long line of celebritard blowhards who say shit like this when something doesn't go their way and then . . . do nothing. Wasn't Rush Limbaugh supposed to live in exile in Costa Rica if Obama won? http://dailycurrant.com/2012/11/07/limbaugh-moving-costa-rica/ Quote"America I did not come to this decision lightly. It"s something I've thought long and hard about. Two weeks ago I made a silent promise to myself that if Obama won, I'd leave the country. And I plan on making good on that promise." Okay . . . sure.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #3 January 22, 2013 Woosh!Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #4 January 22, 2013 Cool! You can have Phil; we'll keep Apple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #5 January 22, 2013 >Do you think there may be a point in the future where big tech companies like Apple >consider vacating SV and relocating elsewhere? Near future? Probably not; it's still a very fertile environment for high tech startups - and California in general is very supportive of that environment. Long term? Probably. Such environments move around with time, and much of what makes a business/technology center is the population - and over time that will migrate away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #6 January 22, 2013 Quote>Do you think there may be a point in the future where big tech companies like Apple >consider vacating SV and relocating elsewhere? Near future? Probably not; it's still a very fertile environment for high tech startups - and California in general is very supportive of that environment. Long term? Probably. Such environments move around with time, and much of what makes a business/technology center is the population - and over time that will migrate away. The tax breaks that evil corporations like apple get to woo them to stay in place off set some.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #7 January 22, 2013 That bastard. He should surrender his California passport and move in with Putin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 384 #8 January 22, 2013 QuoteThe man is an idiot. He's bitching about an additional 3% state tax when he already could have moved to Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington or Wyoming and lowered it by 10.3%. I'm guessing here, but I think he's just another one of a long line of celebritard blowhards who say shit like this when something doesn't go their way and then . . . do nothing. Wasn't Rush Limbaugh supposed to live in exile in Costa Rica if Obama won? http://dailycurrant.com/2012/11/07/limbaugh-moving-costa-rica/ Quote"America I did not come to this decision lightly. It"s something I've thought long and hard about. Two weeks ago I made a silent promise to myself that if Obama won, I'd leave the country. And I plan on making good on that promise." Okay . . . sure. He did move his operation from NYC to FL, costing NYC and NY millions of dollars in tax revenues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #9 January 22, 2013 As an employee of one of his sponsors I wish he would just keep silent."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 January 22, 2013 QuoteHe did move his operation from NYC to FL, costing NYC and NY millions of dollars in tax revenues. I know it's semantics, but it didn't "cost" NY or NYC anything. It wasn't their money to begin with. If they lost an opportunity due to crappy policy, yeah, I agree with that. (I just want to make the point) counting chickens and all that is one of the problems the feds have when looking at tax policy etc - we're better off not falling into that trap in casual conversation. It's predicated on the assumption that gov owns everything and we're lucky to keep what they allow. I'm not a fan of that attitude - no matter how prevalent it might be nowadays. It leads to statements about tax cuts equaling 'spending' - it leads to the idea that an increase in spending below projections can be called a spending 'cut', etc etc etc. it's idiotic... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #11 January 22, 2013 QuoteQuoteHe did move his operation from NYC to FL, costing NYC and NY millions of dollars in tax revenues. I know it's semantics, but it didn't "cost" NY or NYC anything. It wasn't their money to begin with. If they lost an opportunity due to crappy policy, yeah, I agree with that. (I just want to make the point) counting chickens and all that is one of the problems the feds have when looking at tax policy etc - we're better off not falling into that trap in casual conversation. It's predicated on the assumption that gov owns everything and we're lucky to keep what they allow. I'm not a fan of that attitude - no matter how prevalent it might be nowadays. It leads to statements about tax cuts equaling 'spending' - it leads to the idea that an increase in spending below projections can be called a spending 'cut', etc etc etc. it's idiotic... I believe that, according to the government, any monies or capital not hoovered up and put into a fund of some kind is called a "Tax Expenditure". So in their minds, it did "Cost" them. QuoteDefinition: Revenue a government foregoes through the provisions of tax laws that allow (1) deductions, exclusions, or exemptions from the taxpayers' taxable expenditure, income, or investment, (2) deferral of tax liability, or (3) preferential tax rates. I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #12 January 22, 2013 When your cumulative tax bill totals more than 50% I would wonder who I am working for.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #13 January 22, 2013 Quote When your cumulative tax bill totals more than 50% I would wonder who I am working for. I would wonder about pronoun agreement. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #14 January 22, 2013 Quote Quote When your cumulative tax bill totals more than 50% I would wonder who I am working for. I would wonder about pronoun agreement. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #15 January 22, 2013 Quote Quote When your cumulative tax bill totals more than 50% I would wonder who I am working for. I would wonder about pronoun agreement. grammar nazi :P-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #16 January 22, 2013 QuoteWhen your cumulative tax bill totals more than 50% I would wonder who I am working for. I quit picking up extra money with small consulting projects in the mid 1990s when I realized I wasn't allowed to keep even half that money 31% federal 6.2% FICA 6.2% employer's share of FICA 5% state 1.45% Medicare 1.45% employer's share of Medicare 51.3% total Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #17 January 22, 2013 Quote Quote Quote When your cumulative tax bill totals more than 50% I would wonder who I am working for. I would wonder about pronoun agreement. grammar nazi :P We prefer the term, "grammar smart ass." Notice the "."quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #18 January 22, 2013 Quote Quote Quote When your cumulative tax bill totals more than 50% I would wonder who I am working for. I would wonder about pronoun agreement. grammar nazi :P Both of those words should have initial-caps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #19 January 22, 2013 New title - Somebody no ones even heard of in Cali bitches a bit about the high taxes and cost of living and the huge daily commute he has to make just to break even not a lot of press there either, but he likely resonates with Phil a little bit - even if it's just for discussion ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBachelor 4 #20 January 22, 2013 Why do you think Tiger Woods moved from his native California to Florida? If I'm going to save millions a year in taxes, I'm sure going to think about it. Phil has his own jet, so travel shouldn't be an issue. He's since backed off those comments a little, but I hope he does it. The idiots who run the state of California need to take note. There's only so much people will accept.There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #21 January 23, 2013 Well, that and he was being chased by a super model with a putter who was trying to kill him.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #22 January 23, 2013 QuoteAs an employee of one of his sponsors I wish he would just keep silent. Ha. Apparently, he got the message from your boss: he's apologized. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1496131-phil-mickelson-offers-apology-for-tax-comments-sunday-at-humana-challenge?hpt=hp_t3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #23 January 23, 2013 QuoteQuoteAs an employee of one of his sponsors I wish he would just keep silent. Ha. Apparently, he got the message from your boss: he's apologized. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1496131-phil-mickelson-offers-apology-for-tax-comments-sunday-at-humana-challenge?hpt=hp_t3 Yep...its 2013. So many things you're not allowed to talk about anymore.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #24 January 23, 2013 what an asshole - some reporter asked a question and he answered it honestly how dare he? doesn't he realize that you are not allowed to talk if you make a lot of money? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #25 January 23, 2013 QuoteQuoteQuoteAs an employee of one of his sponsors I wish he would just keep silent. Ha. Apparently, he got the message from your boss: he's apologized. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1496131-phil-mickelson-offers-apology-for-tax-comments-sunday-at-humana-challenge?hpt=hp_t3 Yep...its 2013. So many things you're not allowed to talk about anymore. It's pretty much always been a no-no to bite the hand that feeds you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
