Why the &%#*@#!!! do I have to pay Uncle Sam so much in taxes?! This is a common outcry today, the deadline for filing for 2016. I got to thinking, if I paid less–or nothing–what would I be willing to give up? What would not make an important impact on me, my family, and the people of my community? Food for thought for you, too. Take a look at the breakdown for federal spending in 2015 and decide for yourself.