So, it's tax time again, and again I am furious. Apparently, the federal and California governments believe that we make too much money. Unfortunately, 'too much money' is not enough to buy a house in Los Angeles, so we get royally screwed every April 15th. We are a family of three; my husband claims 1 on his W4, and I claim 0 AND have extra money taken out! I would love to go Galt, but I really do like my job. (I get to fight the looters!). I am seriously wondering if I should asking company to reduce my pay. Does anyone know the math formula? Is there some 'magic number' that will keep us from feeding the looters, but not so much that I become one?