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TreasonousBastard

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7. I know it won't happen, but we need to redefine "income"...
Thu Aug 5, 2021, 12:03 PM
Aug 2021

and prohibit hiding money in special estates and trusts.

And wtf is "unearned income" taxed at a lower rate than earned income? It's like being penalized for working.

Inherit money? Instead of estate taxes, just tax the inheritance as income.

I understand how certain tax provisions are there to inspire investment, but most of those are just used to hide money. Money will always find a way to be invested, and low taxes are a benefit, not a cause.

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