This headline is misleading, and borders on slander.

I know they only tax 15% of SS. And there are probably lots of deductions for seniors unless your making millions a year like Hillary.

Do you really think someone who makes 200 thousand pays what someone who makes 24 million pays? Really? Because they DON'T.

His is straight wages and SS. SS not taxed and seniors get lots of tax breaks for wages. Hills is business income so probably doesnt have or even try for deducations.

Hers are probably from speaking fees and book sales maybe. She knew she would be running for pres. so she didnt even try for deductions if she had any. His income is so tiny compared to hers he prob wasnt worried about taking deductions like medical etc.
I was hoping some tax expert on DU could explain it.

of my social security. i have no mortgage to deduct. all i have are real estate taxes (not that high) and my contributions.

seniors don't get anything extra.

because of my high income i pay $170 a month for medicare instead of $104.90.

Making seventy five percent less. Your argument doesn't work.

and my effective tax rate is 18 percent. I need a better tax prep person.

I was having a similar thought.

Although marrying 66 year old blind woman is a good move.

25% marginal rate.

i gave almost $12,000 to charity.

Ignore any nasty responses

Seriously?

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Income taxes paid by 2016 candidates. Hillary 32% Bernie 13%
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The title is misleading at best. Sanders makes the least amount of money, so he should pay the least amount of taxes. Are you saying he should pay the same as the Clintons when they make 24 million, even though Bernie makes 200 thousand. Come on now.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Tue Mar 15, 2016, 05:00 PM, and the Jury voted 2-5 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Taxes and tax rate are two different things, alerter. The post does not claim they should pay the same amount.
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Explanation: It's pretty stupid but not hide worthy.
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Explanation: So what? Bernie also earned less, too. I'm all for a graduated income tax. Hillary needs to pay more! This doesn't need hiding, it needs laughing at!!!!!
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Explanation: If people can't figure that out for themselves, they're too stupid to be here.
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IF it is missing they didn't pay taxes on it!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2015/09/29/the-mystery-of-hillarys-missing-millions/#60a939865505

SEP 29, 2015 @ 08:30 AM This story appears in the October 19, 2015 issue of Forbes.

Since Bill and Hillary Clinton left the White House in 2001, they have earned more than $230 million. But in federal filings the Clintons claim they are worth somewhere between $11 million and $53 million. After layering years of disclosures on top of annual tax returns, Forbes estimates their combined net worth at $45 million. Where did all of the money go? No one seems to know, and the Clintons aren’t offering any answers.

From 2001 to 2014 the power couple spent $95 million on taxes. Hillary’s 2008 presidential run cost her $13 million. Their two homes cost a combined $5 million, and the Clintons have given away $22 million to charity. All of this is according to FEC filings, property records and years of tax returns. Add it up and you get $135 million. If the Clintons made $230 million, spent $135 million and have just $45 million left over, what happened to the other $50 million?

“That’s kind of strange,” says Joe Biden’s accountant, Walter Deyhle. “You have to report all of your assets. You have to report assets that are owned by your spouse.”

It seems unlikely that the Clintons could have spent all of it. Over 14 years $50 million averages out to $3.6 million in extra expenses per year, or $9,800 per day.

FULL story at link. Jury members this is a credible major source. Posted here in reply to the Clinton income.

How does Ted scumbag Cruz make a million and a half dollars a year ? We are doomed .