[MRSallee]

It's not newsworthy that your paycheck may be substantially lighter in a couple of weeks?

[greenyoda]

Not if you already knew about it.

[MRSallee]

Correct, if you already know something then it is likely not news.

I reckon most people -- myself very much included -- 1) weren't aware of the tax change in 2010, and 2) definitely didn't have its expiration on their calendars.