If you’re wondering how the passage of I-1098, the Bill Gates Sr.-backed initiative that would raise income taxes on the rich, would affect you, wonder no more. Instead, simply go here and calculate the difference in your yearly taxes. Spoiler alert: Unless you’re one of the 1.2 percent of wealthy folk who qualify, that final number ain’t gonna change a damn bit.Have a good weekend spending all that money you get to keep!
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