Benefits. A clear victory for president obama the campaign on promises to only raise taxes on the wealthiest americans. I also know all that raises taxes on the wealthiest 2 percent of americans. How this a had a severe impact on families across america. They still will take a financial hit in 2013. At least 2 percent more in payroll taxes. Cutting into most workers paychecks. It will hit illinois and is especially hard. Is a double whammy. Theyre getting another tax hike, the 2 percent payroll tax. For a median house and come they might be saving 5000ton thousand dollars a year. This is 2,100 less. While everybody is happy that the worst was avoided many are disgusted at how the entire ordeal turned up. The little guy is the ones suffering. I think it was really irresponsible by our government. Both parties led us down. The issue of spending cuts still needs to be addressed within the next two months. They hope that goes a bit more smoothly. President obama asked lawmakers to do so wi