I'm Confused

When talking about the property tax/rent rebate program Governor Rendell said some people would be getting "significant property tax relief."

Now, when he's talking about raising the personal income tax he says it "will cost the average Pennsylvania family less than $5 a week." -- Ya know, like it's chump change.

Here's where I'm confused:
A household that makes $35,000 a year gets a rebate of $250.
A household that makes $35,000 a year would pay an additional PIT of $260 a year.

I'll admit I'm not very good at math, but isn't that a net loss of $10 a year?

Comments

Anonymous said…
The $250 rebate would be only for seniors, younger widows and widowers and the disabled.

Not sure what your point is Anne.

I hate that the state has those income charts but doesn't make it clear that you count only half your SS. I wonder how many folks see that chart and figure they make too much?

Enjoy the blog!
Anne said…
point -- When the state "gives" someone $250 back it's "significant." When the state takes an additional $260 it's chump change.
Anonymous said…
Good point!

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