Latitu asked:


In 2007, I was overpaid by my employer and now they want me to repay the overpayment. Today, I sent them a check for the overpayment. I have paid my 2007 federal and state taxes on the overpayment amount. How do I claim those taxes that I have paid when I file my 2008 taxes soon? Where can I indicate such a deduction on a federal 1040 tax form? Please be detailed in your answer. Thanks.

Rex Feral asked:


If you add up all the taxes you pay now, Fed. Income tax, FICA, Social Security, State tax, City tax, Local tax, Property tax, Sales tax, Gas tax, etc., already most of your income goes toward paying taxes.

What percentage will be too much. Will you work when every penny you earn goes to pay your taxes or will you just say to hell with it all?