July 3rd! If my math is correct that means that average Americans work 185 days for *the government* and only 180 days for their family. Of the 185 days, Americans for Tax Reform estimates that the average worker will work 51.2 days for state/local spending and regulations, 40.3 days for federal regulations, 32.1 days for other federal programs, 31.4 days for Social Security and Medicare, 15.5 days for national defense, and 14.1 days for interest on the debt.

You can certainly add some days if you live in a high tax state like Minnesota

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