Benjamin Franklin reportedly said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” In other words, taxes will always be with us.

When we think of taxes, we often focus on the largest one, the federal personal income tax. But we also pay other taxes. Some are federal, and some are only in specific geographic areas (cities or states). Paying taxes can have a significant impact on our household budget. However, it’s also important to note the benefits we receive from services that are funded by tax dollars (public education, roads, parks, food assistance, etc.).

Identify one tax (other than federal personal income tax) you pay and one benefit you utilize that is funded by tax dollars. How do both of these impact your life and your family member’s lives?

Also, please respond to the post of at least one classmate.

Part 2: respond to Alejandro Hernandez Ortiz

This weeks discussion I choose the taxes that way pay when I purchase in local business . This tax helps pay for the lights on the street and the police officers that keep our city safe and attend to our help if we need it . This also help to improve our city and keep our local parks open so that my kids can have a place to practice sports and have fun. Also all the after school program that help with kids motivation and show them new sports . Also some of the food and services that are given to those in need thats why I dont mind paying taxes or complaint about the mounts payed because I see how our community receives what pay for .