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The tax strategy behind Joe and Mika’s Florida ‘studio’
NY Post Page Six ^ | January 26, 2019 | Emily Smith

Posted on 01/26/2019 9:06:45 PM PST by conservative98

After reports that married MSNBC anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have been mysteriously broadcasting their show from Florida — sources speculated that the location is to benefit Scarborough’s tax situation.

The “Morning Joe” anchors have been reportedly on a home set in Jupiter, Fla., but using Washington, DC, backdrops.

Sources said the reason for the locale was a “tax dodge” — albeit a completely legal one — since Scarborough has a home in Florida and would need to spend a certain amount of the time there for any tax benefit.

“Mika just goes along for the ride,” a source said.

Scarborough, who’s still presently registered to vote in Connecticut., on Oct. 9, 2018 registered to vote in Palm Beach County, Fla. according to public records.

He listed no party affiliation.

By moving to Florida, he’d reduce his tax burden by roughly $550,000. Scarborough reportedly makes $8 million a year and would pay 6.99-percent state income tax in Connecticut, while there’s no state income tax in Florida, the Post’s Josh Kosman reports. To qualify as a Florida resident, he’d need to be there 183 days a year.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Connecticut; US: Florida
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...he can give billions in tax cuts to the richest millionaires and billionaires. Welcome to Trump/Bannon's screwed up populism. (2/2)— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) March 13, 2017

@mistabaka We should abolish the tax loopholes and cut military spending. But that alone won't resolve America's longterm debt crisis.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) July 8, 2011

@milo9 The question is how do we make millionaires pay their fair share. I believe the conventional wisdom in Washington is wrong.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) November 29, 2012

To the first pro-Trump/Putin hack that says this one cherry picked tax return settles the tax issue for good:
Not even close. https://t.co/NLBVPJhwg6— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) March 15, 2017

The Trump camp released one positive tax return to distract from Russia hearings and the Trumpcare meltdown. That's painfully obvious. https://t.co/NLBVPJhwg6— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) March 15, 2017

@bobcesca_go The average millionaire pays 18% in taxes. Raising rates may not be as effective in generating revenue as closing loopholes.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) April 21, 2011

@mistabaka We should abolish the tax loopholes and cut military spending. But that alone won't resolve America's longterm debt crisis.— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) July 8, 2011


1 posted on 01/26/2019 9:06:45 PM PST by conservative98
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To: conservative98

Joe: Dead interns, consorts with whores, dodges taxes he demands others pay. Decent enough though to leave the Republican Party


2 posted on 01/26/2019 9:11:15 PM PST by allendale (.)
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To: conservative98

But, but, but - aren’t they both tax the rich redistribute the wealth money all belongs to the government lefties - do as I say, not as I do.....


3 posted on 01/26/2019 9:11:25 PM PST by Intolerant in NJ
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To: holdonnow

The tax strategy behind Joe and Mika’s Florida ‘studio’
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3723219/posts

The Morning Schmoe rants against tax cuts and loopholes for millionaires but uses a FL studio to get a $550k cut in taxes. Oooo!


4 posted on 01/26/2019 9:11:49 PM PST by conservative98
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To: conservative98

Joe why are you being a tax evader? You guys call people who do this tax evaders. Joe, you are the evil rich you go on to bash about being greedy with their money.


5 posted on 01/26/2019 9:12:23 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: conservative98
Scarborough reportedly makes $8 million a year

holy moly , is that CIA money?

6 posted on 01/26/2019 9:12:58 PM PST by timestax (https://www.flickr.com/)
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To: allendale

Wait is this the guy with the dead naked intern?


7 posted on 01/26/2019 9:15:26 PM PST by samadams2000 (Get your houses in order.)
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To: conservative98
“Joe and Mika told the network last fall that they needed to spend more time in Florida for family reasons, because their ailing parents were there,” a source said.

That's what all the limousine liberal tax avoiders say.

8 posted on 01/26/2019 9:21:17 PM PST by CaptainK ('No collusion, no obstruction, he's a leaker')
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To: conservative98
"“Mika just goes along for the ride..."

I'm sure she does.

9 posted on 01/26/2019 9:22:24 PM PST by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne)
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To: conservative98

By moving to Florida, he’d reduce his tax burden by roughly $550,000.
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Before Trump’s tax changes (effective 2018) that $550,000 was tax deductible for computing federal taxes — thus the federal taxpayers across the nation were, in effect, subsidizing Scarborough’s state taxes. With Trump’s changes only the first $10,000 of the state and local taxes are federally deductible thus minimizing the subsidy of Connecticut’s residents’ payment of their state taxes.

I don’t blame them from fleeing Connecticut and its high (and no longer subsidized) state and local taxes. Many more will be following.


10 posted on 01/26/2019 9:22:50 PM PST by House Atreides (Boycott the NFL 100% — PERMANENT)
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To: conservative98

Tax breaks?

Or nookie breaks?

They can just slip into their bedroom instead of slipping into the broom closet at the DC Studio during commercial breaks

You are welcome for the imagery


11 posted on 01/26/2019 9:25:15 PM PST by Trump.Deplorable
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To: conservative98

The Silk Pony Edwards tried to dodge Medicare Taxes and John F’n Kerry not only hid his Yacht in RI to avoid MA Taxes, but his Accountants chose to pay a lower State Tax Rate than “volunteer” to pay a higher Rate on the MA Tax Forms.


12 posted on 01/26/2019 9:25:44 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Democracy, two Wolves and one Sheep deciding what's for Dinner.)
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To: House Atreides

I don’t think anyone would blame Joe or any ‘joe’ for avoiding a higher tax. It’s that he criticizes others who do the same.


13 posted on 01/26/2019 9:28:20 PM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: mass55th

I can’t imagine it’s much of a ride.


14 posted on 01/26/2019 9:29:13 PM PST by CaptainK ('No collusion, no obstruction, he's a leaker')
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To: Trump.Deplorable

So, I wonder what Joe uses for an excuse when he’s late to work ?


15 posted on 01/26/2019 9:30:09 PM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: House Atreides

>>>I don’t blame them from fleeing Connecticut and its high (and no longer subsidized) state and local taxes<<<

I blame them for not living up to their beliefs with their Progressive Tax BS. Hypocritical Commie DemoncRats, nothing more, nothing less.


16 posted on 01/26/2019 9:30:23 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Democracy, two Wolves and one Sheep deciding what's for Dinner.)
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To: timestax

Makes $8 million a year with the dumbest show on cable TV. Complains about income inequality.

https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Ajoenbc%20income%20inequality&src=typd


17 posted on 01/26/2019 9:30:44 PM PST by conservative98
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To: CaptainK
"I can’t imagine it’s much of a ride."

They must both have to put bags over their heads.

18 posted on 01/26/2019 9:36:50 PM PST by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne)
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To: conservative98

And, Joe would love to be president. He and the tramp certainly have the ego to ponder holding an office, (I think they may be bored with their show, anyway) and could use Broward County types who are still hanging chads around Florida.


19 posted on 01/26/2019 9:40:24 PM PST by RitaOK (Viva Christo Rey! Public Ed & Academia are the FARM TEAM for more Marxists coming, infinitum.)
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To: allendale

Communists are always the most greedy people on the planet. They are only good at wasting other people’s money.


20 posted on 01/26/2019 9:44:26 PM PST by bray (Pray for President Trump)
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