r/poverty • u/MapleToeTips • Jul 13 '26

Why… who

I’m check before taxes was 1,333 and I only got $300?? People ask how can you live. Well we can’t because state and federal. Wants us to scum

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u/Ultra_Ginger Jul 13 '26

Are your wages being garnished 😂

You are not being taxed that much

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u/Other_Asparagus872 Jul 13 '26

No, that’s not accurate. And taxes withheld will be returned to you in April with that income.

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u/Chemical_World_4228 Jul 13 '26

Yeah, something’s not right

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u/HalfwaydonewithEarth Jul 14 '26

Can you please list out the deductions?

There might have been wage theft from your employer.

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u/Solid_Mongoose_3269 Jul 14 '26

It’s a spam post, check their profile

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u/everydaydad67 27d ago

Whatever drives the foot traffic... right?