As reported on the [Dr. John Rutledge Blog](http://www.rutledgeblog.com/askrutl/archives/cat_policy.html#000264) as calculated by [Americans for Tax Reform](http://www.atr.org/content/html/2006/July/071206pr-cogd2006.html) July 12, 2006 was the last day the average American had to work to pay off their taxes.

>The average American worked 193 days this year to pay for all levels of government.

Starting today, you can start saving for that new house.