Should the Obama tax cut be extended?

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The discussion centers on the potential extension of the Obama tax cut, with participants expressing varied opinions on its impact. One participant noted receiving an unexpected refund, indicating that the tax cut has been beneficial for some. However, there is a sentiment that the tax cut, perceived as minimal, should not be extended further. The consensus leans towards allowing the tax cut to expire, as it is viewed as insufficient for significant financial relief.

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Should Obama's "Making Work Pay" tax cut be extended?

  • Yes

    Votes: 1 25.0%
  • No

    Votes: 2 50.0%
  • What Obama tax cut?

    Votes: 1 25.0%

  • Total voters
    4
  • Poll closed .
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We have a poll about extending the Bush tax cuts, so I thought it might be interesting to have this one to go along with it. :smile:

Your paycheck is about to shrink

My wife and I must be among the few people who actually saw this "stealth tax cut" because we got an unanticipated refund for it.
 

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I thought it was already extended, in that it was designed to be implemented both last year as well as this year. If you are asking about an extension beyond the second year, my response would be that we should wait and see.
 
Considering all it amounts to is lunch money - let it expire - I want to lose a few pounds.
 

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