No matter how good you are don’t ever let them see you coming. That’s the gaffe my friend. You gotta keep yourself small. Innocuous. Be the little guy. You know, the nerd… Look at me. — John Milton, Devil’s Advocate (1997)
I really don’t like going to networking events. Most of the time you don’t learn much or make any true connections. However, the other day I went to my favorite networking event held in Phoenix at the Chinese Cultural Center.
In a brief conversation, with a well-connected guy who works exclusively with self-employed and individuals with discretionary-income, he said that most of them don’t know that new taxes are going to hit them square in the pocketbooks.
Remember, the political promise a few years ago that if you EARNED $250K or more your income will be Subject to REDISTRIBUTION.
Remember ‘Joe the Plumber’s Question?
While everyone was focusing on health care, the tax increases have already slid in the back door without any national debate or discussion. Congratulation for being successful! Those who already pay the most taxes will pay more. Promise kept.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t release their statistics for a year’s top-paying jobs until the end of that year. But here’s the most recent numbers available, showing what the salaries are for the highest paying jobs – and where to find them!
1. Anesthesiologists: $184,340. (And anesthesiologists make more money in the state of Washington than in any other U.S. state)
2. Surgeons: $184,150. (Highest-paying state: Wyoming.)
3. Obstetricians and gynecologists: $178,040. (Highest-paying state: New Hampshire.)
4. Orthodontists: $176,900. (Highest-paying state: Wisconsin).
5. Oral Surgeons: $164,760. (Again, the highest-paying state is Wisconsin.)
6. Internists: $160,860. (Highest-paying state: Louisiana.)
7. Prosthodontists: $158,940. (Highest-paying state: Virginia)
8. Psychiatrists: $149,990. (Highest-paying state: Idaho.)
9. General Practitioners: $149,850. (Highest-paying state: Kansas.)
10. Chief Executive Officers: $144,600. (Highest-paying state: New Jersey.)
11. Dentists: $140,950. (Highest-paying state: Maine)
12. Physicians/Surgeons: $142,220. (Highest-paying state: Utah.)
13. General Pediatricians: $141,440. (Highest-paying state: Louisiana.)
14. Pilots/Co-pilots/Flight Engineers: $140,380. (Highest-paying state: Illinois.)
15. Podiatrists: $118,500. (Highest-paying state: Oregon.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via CNBC
If you are currently working in one the top 15 occuptions in the country or have income similar to or above… Be prepared for this question on National Tax day April 15…
What can you do? Bury your head, work harder, continue to hustle? How about sharpen your pencils — jump on the phones — open up that Rolodex — partner with folks who may be able to soften the taxation beat-down.
Largest Government Incentives Financing Real Estate Are About To Go Away
Yet, you probably didn’t even know that they existed. Tax incentive come and go tax incentives go, but wise folks find a way to pay what they owe and not a penny more… or penny less!
If you pull yourself out of the Matrix, you will come to the realization either going to be financially dependent or independent. Either you’re in or you’re out. Hopefully you’re in, but if you’re not — you’re not my problem!
The government will take care of you. Remember they’re here to help.
You’re Gonna Write The Check Anyway!
Those few of you who understand how to make things happen… There’s opportunity for you. An opportunity to excel in a down economy. To diversify your income streams in real estate and businesses that most either don’t about or can afford to take advantage of.
I’ve partnered with folks from across the country who assist those who have the discretionary means to make decisions and not sit on the sidelines because they live pay check to paycheck.
See like me, your going to have to write a big tax check anyway. You just have to decide who your going to write that check to.
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