James Shields getting screwed by taxes.

https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/james-shields-will-get-less-than--40m-from-his--75m-contract-after-taxes-190227192.html

As I understand it, players have to pay taxes in each state they play/earn money in. Players on teams that play in the NL West pay more because they not only pay for their home games, in this case SD, but they will play more games in CA since they have LA and SF in their division. A player on the Rangers gets half his salary at no state income tax since Texas has no state income taxes (assuming the player lives in texas).

Either way, I'm sure Shields will be just fine and to answer the question, yes the govt does need that much due to govt waste and overspending. Now if you asked if the govt should steal that much from him, well that's different.

  nailed it Dan

I do not understand the question. Focus on the % he is paying and not on the absolute dollar amount. 

And how is this a right or left thing? We are not discussing the if he should be paying at a higher tax rate etc. Those are right / left issues.

sometimes I wonder if you are just pulling bits and schtick on us and the last laugh is on me for continuing to get sucked in. 

Of course you would like to deflect on the percentage he is paying because he is paying close to 50%.

Are you paying 50% right now? Would you think 50% is fair?

Just because he makes a high amount that makes us drool does not mean that is fair or equitable.

As I said...if you had to write out and sign his tax check you would probably be sick inside too.

It's funny how you libs don't have a problem showing emotion for death row inmates but distance yourself as far as possible from rich people.

i'm not sure what the death penalty has to do with this discussion, but put me down for feeling more sympathetic for these death row inmates than james shields.

https://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/innocence-list-those-freed-death-row

I think Shields would gladly give up some of that money for a decent defensive OF once he sees the current liabilities that will be roaming the SD outfield. 

Absolutely,

Why don't you just quit poossyfooting around and cut to the chase.

Did you have a specific question for me?

You've been wrong before...you're young....and lean left its allowed...and rather expected.

He took the offer probably because it was the highest offer and his tax % would be the same regardless.

Like I said if it was you cutting the check I think you'd suddenly agree with me.

https://www.covers.com/postingforum/post01/showmessage.aspx?spt=87&sub=102065728&page=3

So because I used the word probably then you absolutely believe I didn't read the article.

Talk about hypocrite.

I can promise you that I read the article before I posted it. Why does it even matter. I believe he is getting screwed on his taxes...federal and state taxes regardless of him taking the deal.

He is getting screwed and only a liberal hack would disagree.

Maybe he took the offer because hed rather be pooped on by San Diego Seagulls. I don't give a fuq about that.

He is getting screwed by taxes and you even admitted you think it's high.

All this other bs is just that...I never said he shouldn't have taken the deal.

HE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY 50% OF WHAT HE MAKES NO MATTER WHERE HE LIVES....

YOU GET IT?

Bowl -- I applaud your commitment to being narrow minded and refusing to think outside of your box. and your commitment to sticking to the stance your started out with.  

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So because I used the word probably then you absolutely believe I didn't read the article.

Talk about hypocrite.

I can promise you that I read the article before I posted it. Why does it even matter. I believe he is getting screwed on his taxes...federal and state taxes regardless of him taking the deal.

He is getting screwed and only a liberal hack would disagree.

I said in another thread that 45 cents of every dollar is the limit where I lose the will to fight. I think it is high but I can accept it.

I hope you saw that thread. I think you did.

I'm glad you joined the discussion. We could use another liberal voice in here.