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dane-pgp
on Feb 4, 2023
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The plateauing of cognitive ability among top earn...
So maybe people with a net worth above 2.2 million should be paying a wealth tax instead of an income tax.
bawolff
on Feb 4, 2023
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Well they do have to pay taxes on dividends and capital gains, so its not like its totally tax free.
mancerayder
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Even if they're 70 after working a lifetime?
Swizec
on Feb 5, 2023
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At that age there’s the estate tax … plus you’re paying taxes on withdrawals since mist retirement savings are tax
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. There’s also capital gains taxes that hit you I think.
renonce
on Feb 4, 2023
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That's called inflation.
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