America's billionaires pay lower tax rates than you do, study finds
The wealthiest 400 people in the U.S. pay a tax rate of 24%, lower than the average rate for all other taxpayers, economists find.
cross-posted from: https://lemmings.world/post/32948660
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Um, it's unfair that I have to pay a capital gains tax at all, sweetie.
Why? You didn't do any work to get that capital gain, you just bet on the right horse in the market. A $5k capital gain is just like winning $5k at the track, and should be taxed the same way.
You didn’t do any work to get that capital gain
Exactly! If I didn't do any work, I shouldn't pay any tax. It's simple, really.
A $5k capital gain is just like winning $5k at the track
As an avid gambler, I don't think gambling should be taxed either.
At least you're honest
I feel like they're being facetious, but it's getting harder to tell these days.
They live in Texas, so it's anyone's guess — from what I've gathered they're well off, if that changes your opinion.
It makes me assume they are an asshole and likely need to be slapped.
We're as before I just thought they were a troll.
It's for private equity, Sweetie. NEXT!
Disagree. If you earn $1 a year I think you should be paying something in taxes, possibly getting it back (less interest), but you should have skin in the game.