What the flip are you talking about, ItsMe?  Income tax deductions is based on one's GROSS INCOME.  So if someone is earning $30,000 and another person is earning $85,000, the higher income earner is going to pay more in federal taxes.   Why?  Because their income is higher.  Most people that earn over $50,000 annually likely get a lot of tax deductions and tax credits if they are head of household and the number of dependents that they have.  But your original comment was trying to imply that only half of the working class will pay an income tax.  I challenged you to identify the other half that doesn't pay an income tax.  Quit trying to weave and bob around your idiotic comment.  If you made a mistake in your ass(umption) just say so.  No dram required.