"Americans have spent more in taxes than they have on clothing and food combined over the past year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While the average American spent just over $9,000 on clothing and food, they shelled out $10,489 to Uncle Sam.
What’s even more troubling, is that represents a 41% increase in taxation since 2013.
Fox News reports:
“According to the BLS, federal income taxes rose from $5,743 to $8,367 in that period. State and local income taxes rose from $1,629 to $2,046...
This is the reality that comes from runaway government spending..."
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