I never said that it was ALL paid for by customers, only that there were only two sources of revenue for the money paid to the government as taxes. That portion not paid for by customers must come from shareholders. If you have any other sources of revenue I would be happy to hear them.
In the end, it all comes back to individuals.
FWIW - I got my degree in '77 when it meant something.
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In the end, it all comes back to individuals.!!!!!!!!!!!!
Specifically to individuals who earn wages for a living. No way to write off forward or back. All taxes are folded into the cost of goods sold and paid for by working people.
Business math is still math.