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Re:Repair and Remain: How to do the slow, hard, good work of... by beaglesss on Monday August 12, 2024 @03:57PM (#41228626)
Fica is ~15% on gross and get paid both ways, when you earn and then double dipped as tax on labor you hire.

So that's about 30% gone right there for engaging in labor trade before you even consider income tax

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