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10-29-2020 , 02:41 AM
15.3% (SE) + 22% (Federal) + 9.3% (State) = 46.6% marginal tax rate on the $75,000 dollar for a self employed individual in CA.

that’s why I’m gonna save save save and why I’m living at home.

in it to win it
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10-29-2020 , 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NewAcctIsBest
Question for the older gentlemen in this thread (40+)

what are acceptable dating ranges while in your 30s? I feel like anyone over 21 is fair game, is that true?

I’ve been with my wife since the age of 30 so not much dating happening but my question is for you to clarify if you mean Dating or ****ing

I’d put no barriers on the latter if they are up for it but I wouldn’t be investing any time or emotional energy into any kind of relationship with someone under their late 20s

Just too huge a maturity gap

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10-29-2020 , 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by RoadtoPro
15.3% (SE) + 22% (Federal) + 9.3% (State) = 46.6% marginal tax rate on the $75,000 dollar for a self employed individual in CA.

that’s why I’m gonna save save save and why I’m living at home.

in it to win it
good plan RTP. wish you well. it's tough to survive as a poker player
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10-29-2020 , 04:32 AM
damn this is crazy. I made 60k last year from poker and am paying cali taxes. I didnt know there was a 15% self employment tax lol. I better be able to write off alot in trips, gas, per diem and tipping. Tax accountant says tipping out of pocket is only way to go for taxes so thats good. But even if I can find $5k in deductions, I'm still going to owe 46.6% of what I made? Is this right? lol I dont think I am going to file if thats the case. Theres no way I am paying that much in taxes lmao. I will have to have a $100 a month payment plan for the rest of my life
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10-29-2020 , 04:39 AM
thanks rob

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@NewAcct you have a few things wrong imo just FYI. but the % referred to above is a marginal tax rate. It doesn’t apply to your entire income.

just every $ you make over x amt.

Only half of the 15%~ SE tax is extra. the half that an employer would typically pay.

there are limitations etc. as to how much/what you can deduct and that’s assuming you’re filing as a pro in the first place.

I’m not an accountant and this isn’t tax advice though, just my opinion/understanding. I’d stick with your accountant for any advice and do some research instead of this forum

it’s not supposed to be complicated if you’re on the up and up imo

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10-29-2020 , 04:57 AM
played 50nl headsup , two tables, one hour. We paid $45 in rake

anyone have any other ideas about how to play HU on computers for little to no rake?

considering opening my own poker bros but not sure how much that costs
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10-29-2020 , 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by RoadtoPro
thanks rob

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@NewAcct you have a few things wrong imo just FYI. but the % referred to above is a marginal tax rate. It doesn’t apply to your entire income.

just every $ you make over x amt.

Only half of the 15%~ SE tax is extra. the half that an employer would typically pay.

there are limitations etc. as to how much/what you can deduct and that’s assuming you’re filing as a pro in the first place.

this isn’t tax advice though, just my opinion. I’d stick with the accountant for any advice and do some research

it’s not that complicated if you’re on the up and up imo
I got unemployment so I am filing as a pro, probably. I confused marginal tax rate with effective rate. I think I will end up paying around 25% of my net income but who knows. I do have alot of tips and gas to write off. Russ Fox in vegas is the best if you need a guy
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10-29-2020 , 05:06 AM
I just let rob take care of it

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10-29-2020 , 05:26 AM
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I just let rob take care of it

thats a great one abed. I enjoy watching videos. Keep up the good work

cush hope youre doing well. Maybe we will see each other at the wynn and I can over bet the pot and piss you off again
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10-29-2020 , 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RobFarha
this is one thing all these youngins (and olds) get so wrong

you're much better off paying a few thousands dollars a year to be able to invest/save tens of thousands a year.

Its always baffled me why so many pro-poker players take the tax evasion route when it's a better decision both financially and legally to just pay the tax every year or whatever if you're making like 150k or less to have the ability to invest/buy a house/buy a car whatever.

The utility of that plus the market gains of 20+ years or 30+ years if you're Robfarha is going to completely outweight the money you immediately save in scamming the IRS.

I get that it's very unlikely you ever get popped, but you don't have to worry about that **** either - which is also not worth zero because that 1% chance you get caught or whatever is likely going to come with an absolute shitstorm.

Pay your taxes and start your empire. Don't be one of these shortsighted idiots. Get that snowball rolling
I very much doubt the people are not paying taxes are actually making that much.
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10-29-2020 , 07:05 AM
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Feel Wrath lives in the Vatican?

Well played


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10-29-2020 , 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by feel wrath
I’ve been with my wife since the age of 30 so not much dating happening but my question is for you to clarify if you mean Dating or ****ing

I’d put no barriers on the latter if they are up for it but I wouldn’t be investing any time or emotional energy into any kind of relationship with someone under their late 20s

Just too huge a maturity gap

Don’t sell yourself short mate. They aren’t that much more mature than you.


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10-29-2020 , 07:34 AM
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Don’t sell yourself short mate. They aren’t that much more mature than you.


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10-29-2020 , 07:44 AM
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Don’t sell yourself short mate. They aren’t that much more mature than you.


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10-29-2020 , 08:40 AM
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10-29-2020 , 11:19 AM
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Lol Big 10... What a joke of a conference
WE JUS WAN FOOTBAWL
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10-29-2020 , 11:20 AM
No cancer
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10-29-2020 , 11:23 AM
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No cancer
Very nice!
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10-29-2020 , 11:23 AM
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No cancer

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10-29-2020 , 11:24 AM
Rob, by getting the snowball rolling you are referring to doing cocaine correct?
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10-29-2020 , 11:38 AM
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I am a very sad Badger fan today
Absolutely brutal on Nebraska's side. The team needs game time so ****ing bad.
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10-29-2020 , 11:49 AM
Yes
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10-29-2020 , 11:53 AM
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No cancer

Running at EV - nice
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10-29-2020 , 11:53 AM
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No cancer

Way to go!


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10-29-2020 , 11:56 AM
On the subject of the cocaine of capitalism (bitcoin) the big bull markets (2013, 2017) occurred after block halving (2012 and 2016). Blocks halved this year so stock up for 2021!
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