Why are we paying withholding tax during the shutdown?

[Aviation Pro]

Seriously, no service, no revenue.

[Abnredleg]

1. How do I pay the taxes on my taxable retirement funds?

If they don't withhold then I just end up writing a big check. And let's not forget FICA withholdings are paying for present expenses, and the government is still paying out SS and Medicare.

[Aviation Pro]

2. I didn't say FICA.

That’s a separate line item.

[Abnredleg]

6. They're all withholdings

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc751

[OC375]

3. You know things are broken...

…when the left is complaining about paying taxes.

[Aviation Pro]

4. I'm all for paying taxes

When the service provider is actually providing services.

[badgolfer]

5. Congress

Why is Congress considered essential workers and getting paid?

But they haven't been to work for weeks.

[Ms. Toad]

7. Because if you don't,

Come tax time you will have a big bill.