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originally posted by: 3NL1GHT3N3D1
I'm willing to bet everything I own that these corporate tax cuts won't affect America positively barely at all in the future. They'll probably last just long enough for the rich to benefit from them before the economy crashes and the working man is left out to dry.... again.
originally posted by: SlapMonkey
a reply to: Southern Guardian
It's too bad that the linked article goes into very little detail (meaning--basically none), otherwise we could have a legitimately intelligent discussion about this.
I've always advocated for getting rid of tax loopholes and write-offs and tax credits, and this is no different--no a single individual, let alone one of the largest corporations in the world, should be able to find ways to avoid paying taxes.
But with that abolition of such loopholes and write-offs, we also need to lower tax rates since people and companies wouldn't be able to legally weasel their way out of paying taxes. And not to mention, it would make estimating future revenues to the government that much easier.
originally posted by: SlapMonkey
It's too bad that the linked article goes into very little detail (meaning--basically none), otherwise we could have a legitimately intelligent discussion about this.
Perhaps they didn't pay federal taxes but a strong business helps our country.
originally posted by: SlapMonkey
a reply to: Southern Guardian
It's too bad that the linked article goes into very little detail (meaning--basically none), otherwise we could have a legitimately intelligent discussion about this.
I've always advocated for getting rid of tax loopholes and write-offs and tax credits, and this is no different--no a single individual, let alone one of the largest corporations in the world, should be able to find ways to avoid paying taxes.
But with that abolition of such loopholes and write-offs, we also need to lower tax rates since people and companies wouldn't be able to legally weasel their way out of paying taxes. And not to mention, it would make estimating future revenues to the government that much easier.
originally posted by: howtonhawky
a reply to: Wildbob77
Perhaps they didn't pay federal taxes but a strong business helps our country.
I would like to know how the largest company not paying income taxes is good for the country as a whole.
Do you realize that your dream of having the bezos way will never be reflected in your paycheck or the lack there of.
Sure we need to get rid of income taxes but allowing more robbery on top of robbery will not get us there.
It hurts you even if you are too desensitized to feel it.