《闲话美国》－令人头疼的税，在美国是怎样的？

Tax in the United States:

- Federal Income Tax 

  -Everyone who draws an income will have to pay it. 

  - 0-40%

  -People earning minimum wage still have to pay 

-People have to DO/FILE THEIR OWN TAXES

   -Tax due day: April 15th 

   - Late payment will lead to warning or fine

   - People with money will hire an accountant to do their taxes

   - Other people make mistakes on their tax form and overpay 

Income tax (from work) VS Gains tax (from investment or other sources)

- State Income Tax (on top of federal income tax)

   -Some states don't have state income tax 

- Sales Tax 

   - If you buy things and pay for services, you will have to pay sales tax

   - Price tag shows the price BEFORE tax 

   - Receipt shows a separate sales tax 

   - Different states and cities can set their own sales tax rate 

   - *Oregon does not have sales tax. 

- Property tax  (both land and building)

  - It is based on the value of your house 

  - Property tax rate changes if the government decides to change tax code