How much do you pay in taxes?

We spend 33% of our income on the government. In Illinois, we work until May every year just to pay taxes. After that we start earning money for our own food, clothing, and shelter.

This amount is scheduled to rise due to local politician corruption, raising of taxes, and the local municipal governments forgetting the main purpose of Government. 

"To protect our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

Instead of the government focusing on these critical issues, they would rather be purchasing Golf Courses and housing properties the ability to qualify, costing tax payer money on lawsuits. 

So where do you stand? 

Should we downside our governments for pushing into our lives too much?  When they regulate things like fireworks and what you can do in your own homes and yards, is enough finally enough?  Where does it end?  For each regulation enforced, there is a cost to the tax payer.  Weigh in now!