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Old 07-02-2025, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
You seem to be getting confused. As a whole they are paying 65% of all income tax collected. They are NOT paying 65% of their income as tax.
No kidding, but they are paying millions while others pay nothing.

My 2 suggestions are either

a) flat rate tax so even those with low incomes have some skin in the game, rather than just supporting those that promise the most freebies, or

b) Unless you are a net taxpayer, you forfeit the right to vote.