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To: SeekAndFind
"The mega-rich pay income taxes at a rate of 15 percent on most of their earnings but pay practically nothing in payroll taxes," Buffett wrote. "It's a different story for the middle class; typically, they fall into the 15 percent and 25 percent income tax brackets, and then are hit with heavy payroll taxes to boot."

I thought that the mega-rich have tons of tax lawyers and accountants to ensure that they pay minimal taxes. The mega-rich also donate many dollars to candidates that support their quest to avoid taxes.

Perhaps big boy Buffett can write an extra check or two, or report taxable income that falls on the tax side of the ledger.

Perhaps he can point out the loopholes that the mega-rich pay for and use, and help to close them.

18 posted on 08/18/2011 10:51:35 AM PDT by olezip
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To: olezip

If that idiot wants more taxes I suggest a Wealth Tax of 10% on their net worth every year. Because he pays NO taxes on his accumulated wealth and loop holes his income tax.


21 posted on 08/18/2011 10:55:20 AM PDT by JayAr36
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To: olezip

“I thought that the mega-rich have tons of tax lawyers and accountants to ensure that they pay minimal taxes. The mega-rich also donate many dollars to candidates that support their quest to avoid taxes.”

Yes, they do. But I’ve always found criticizing them for this akin to yelling at a kid for running away from a bully. There’s only so much taxing a man will allow, and above a certain point he just won’t pay. Loophole hunting, avoidance, evasion, etc., like “breakage” or “leakage” in the private sector, are the costs of doing government business.


29 posted on 08/18/2011 11:26:22 AM PDT by Tublecane
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