It sure seems like we get taxed on just about everything. Growing up, I used to see income tax as "the" tax of all taxes. Sales tax was the next big tax. But as an adult now, I'm encountering taxes and fees at every corner. And not all the taxes and fees are obvious. So at the end of the day, and this is just a guesstimate, I'm thinking that at least 50-60 cents of every dollar that I earn goes to the government. I'm assuming that the keeper rate is even lower for folks in NY or CA. I need to stop thinking about this or else it'll drive me insane (more than I already am).