[baybal2]

Even today, that 31% rate + 10% income tax, + other stuff can easily halve your income.

[icebraining]

Yeah, well, as a Portuguese I'm paying 35% in SS contributions, plus more than 10% in income tax if one earns more than 920€/month, so I feel your pain.

It wouldn't really bother me if so much of it wasn't wasted, though.