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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 3 MIN

The Tax Lie They Tell the Middle Class_

from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune

Taxation is a hot topic, especially when we talk about how it affects the middle class. Today, we're diving into a claim that’s often thrown around: that the middle class is shouldering a heavy tax burden, perhaps even unfairly. But is that really the whole truth?Let’s start with the basics—tax brackets. For instance, if you’re a single filer in 2026 making $75,000, you’re placed in a federal income tax bracket that averages out to about 10% after deductions. Sounds reasonable, right?But here’s where it gets interesting. In addition to income taxes, middle-class workers are contributing about 7.65% to payroll taxes. This goes primarily towards Social Security and Medicare. Those are necessary programs, but it does mean that the total tax roadside is a bit steeper than just income tax aloneBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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