Office Space is not slapstick comedy...it is very subtle and dry humor in many places...but the characters are so unique and spot on for so many in the corporate world in the US that they are just memorable. I have felt like Peter, Michael, Samir and even Milton at many times in my white collar life. Enjoy!jales4 wrote:Interesting topic Mr. P. I belong to an online DVD rental club - and just got notification that they have shipped Office Space - I should have it on Monday. Now I'm really looking forward to watching it.
As for the US economy and tax breaks, what amount of taxes does the average citizen pay?
My husband and I are both blue collar workers. He makes about $4/hour more than I do. He pays 34% payroll deductions, I pay 29%.
On purchases, we pay 5% Goods and Services tax, and 6% provincial sales tax.
In 2007 June 20th was Canada's tax free day. That means if we had to pay all of our taxes for a year upfront, it would take until the 20th of June.
How does this compare to the US and other countries?
Not sure of the figures at this point...but can you explain more about Canada's system? Is it based off total income? Flat tax?
Does the taxes you pay help the society? I know you guys have the universal healthcare system up there...any other programs that benefit the populace as a whole? Do you get tax returns at all?