Comment by JumpinJack_Cash

IF you spent a bit of time analyzing your statement you'd realize that the Government doesn't just take money but also give it out.

And not just to employees and benefit receivers but also entrepreneurs and companies.

It's by far the largest single economic actor and statistically speaking given the size of such a large actor it is more likely than not you ended up breaking even as far as quality of life (QOL) when considering all your transactions (in money and services) with the Government.

Given the economic growth measured by GDP in the period 2000-2024 even more likely is that you ended up ahead.