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Old 03-20-2024, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jimjamuser View Post
Theoretically, a person that makes a lot of money pays more taxes (income taxes). I have always said that I want to pay as much taxes as possible. That just means that you are successful. The government (both state and federal) NEED MONEY. Individuals DEPEND on government to provide an army and police and etc. How they COLLECT taxes is completely arbitrary. They make up rules and then they can change the COLLECTION rules. But, as an individual, you can't repel a Russian invasion by yourself!
You do realize you are more than welcome to pay more at any time. Send your donation to the Treasury’s Bureau of the Public Debt. Your money will go into a special account to redeem outstanding government notes, bills, and bonds.