Bush Family Tax Bill: $186,378

(AP)  President Bush and the first lady paid $186,378 in federal taxes on their income of $765,801 for last year. Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife made twice as much and paid the tax man about $50,000 more than they owed.

The president and Mrs. Bush contributed $78,100 to churches and charitable organizations, including the volunteer fire department in Crawford, Texas, where they own a ranch, according to their tax return, released Friday by the White House.

The Bushes' adjusted gross income of $765,801 was about $30,600 higher than the year before. They paid $27,474 in state property taxes on the ranch — up about $1,000 from the previous year.

The return for the vice president and his wife, Lynne, shows that they owed federal taxes of $413,326 on overall taxable income of $1.6 million. But throughout last year, the Cheneys paid $464,789 in taxes, or $51,463 too much.

Instead of taking a refund, the Cheneys elected to apply the overpayment to their 2007 tax bill.

Bush's salary as president is about $400,000. Cheney's salary is slightly over $200,000.

[randalds]

Posted by Rick-Nelson at 09:37 AM : Apr 14, 2007

Nothing else to say? Or is this the extent of your thought processes? I mean it's entirely possible that you're getting paid by the RNC to post this cr*ap, but I'm sure even they would like some originality. Just a little?

[omega39-2009]

Bush and Cheney should forfeit every last cent to support the war effort.

[rick-nelson]

Congratulations to those who paid so much of their income. I'm glad people beside me also pay large amounts in taxes but would much prefer if EVERYONE paid the same percentage. Washington needs to be reigned in. Also, the level of discourse here is discouraging and it is clear none of the preceding writers pays close to what Bush or Cheney pay.

[forthepeopl1]

THIS IS THE TIME TO TAKE UP ARMS AGAINST OUR GOVERNMENT NOW....

ITS OUR RIGHT AS AMERICANS AND ITS IN THE CONSTITUTION THAT IF THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT DOING WHAT THE AMERICANS ARE ASKING FOR.

SO LETS CHANGE IT. THEY CANT GET ALL OF US, AND IF WE CHARGE ALL AT ONCE THEY CANT SHOOT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS AT THE SAME TIME. SO LETS GET EVERYONE READY TO HAVE THE GREATEST REVOLUTION THIS COUNTRY HAS EVER HAD.

THEY WANT A CIVIL WAR, THEY WILL HAVE IT GIVEN TO THEM ON A PLATTER.AMERICANS NEED TO STAND UP FOR AMERICA, BEFORE ITS TO LATE..

EMAIL ME TO WHEN YOU ALL WANT TO START. [e-mail] AND I WILL BE READY TO GO AND GIVE MY BLOOD FOR OUR COUNRTY.AS A VET I KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT.AND THIS GOVERNMENT IS NOT RIGHT. now stand up americans dont let them destroy our america.and we will get back all the billions they have stole from americans.

[rick-nelson]

Congratulations to those who paid so much of their income. I'm glad people beside me also pay large amounts in taxes but would much prefer if EVERYONE paid the same percentage. Washington needs to be reigned in. Also, the level of discourse here is discouraging and it is clear none of the preceding writers pays close to what Bush or Cheney pay.

[randalds]

G sus Gd Bless out first family they be so good God told George what to do thats why so many dead not his fault he can not even swloow a pretzel
Posted by jerryomara at 08:23 PM : Apr 13, 2007

Yeah I love that one! He falls off the wagon and passes out drunk while watching a football game at the White House and we're supposed to believe he actually choked on a pretzel. Guess he should go back to the coke instead. Easier for him to handle then the booze. Hey Bush try some Meth next time! I mean come on! You're the prezz! You ought to ba able to get some really good stuff! Nothing but the very best blow for the Commander in Chief right! Awww..it won't hurt you! You can handle the drugs and booze this time just like a man. Come on George! Just one little drink or one snort won't kill you! You won't get hooked again! Come on! Be a man! Have a few beers. maybe some scotch! Come on George, have a toot for your nose. You KNOW you want to and we won't mind! Just do it George! Just say YES!

[randalds]

I wonder how much tax Di*cky would have to pay if he had to declare all of the illegal kickbacks he's getting from Haliburton and other war contractors? A hundred million? Two hundred? It's actually probably all tax free though since the money is undoubtedly waiting for him in Dubai at the new Haliburton headquarters. You know, the country he can't be extradited from when he gets indicted?

[mikekleber]

Since George and D__ick both are intent on their war, the next time they need money, take the easier route and pay for it themselves. They both have some extra cash.

[forthepeopl1]

off with there heads, off with there heads,not sure where i herd that before but it sounds pritty good.