who to blame for the tax code

[spectrumc01]

Every Tax loophole, and every deduction was put into the tax code by rich, powerful men seeking not to pay taxes, or seeking re-election. No common citizen or anyone on this board has ever changed the tax code. So when placing the blame for the current tax code look no further than Washington DC, and the rich.

 

[anuthervoice]

Every Tax loophole, and every deduction was put into the tax code by rich, powerful men seeking not to pay taxes, or seeking re-election. No common citizen or anyone on this board has ever changed the tax code. So when placing the blame for the current tax code look no further than Washington DC, and the rich.

dear gawd, the 'rich' really take a beating in here..........

 

[Mr. H.]

Many provisions of the Tax Code that allow expense duductions from taxable income have been in place since the 20's and 30's. Probably "put there" by people trying to make a living by risking their money in an effort to generate revenues through manufacturing and/or mining.

 

[sparky]

yeah, in 3rd world countries.....

but don't you worry, it'll all come trikling back down....

 

[editec]

Every Tax loophole, and every deduction was put into the tax code by rich, powerful men seeking not to pay taxes, or seeking re-election. No common citizen or anyone on this board has ever changed the tax code. So when placing the blame for the current tax code look no further than Washington DC, and the rich.

Bingo.

 

[midcan5]

Tax law is a hodgepodge of interests and assumptions. What I personally find the most interesting about the topic is how ideas about the rich have created a sort of cult of believers. We had our best economies when taxes were highest and yet to raise taxes today is a kiss of death. Even Reagan raised taxes many times. Odd how ideas conflict with reality, especially in the minds of conservatives and republicans?

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""Reagan was coming from this very simple proposition: If you lower the tax rate, then more people will work, there will be more income in the economy and everyone's lives would be better. Despite a 25 percent income tax cut, by 1982 Reagan faced a deepening recession, mounting unemployment and homelessness.""
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[LordBrownTrout]

It would be so simple to end the progressive system of taxation and implement at flat tax, say 15 percent on everyone. No loopholes, deductions, credits or other assorted snake oils.

 

[Quantum Windbag]

Every Tax loophole, and every deduction was put into the tax code by rich, powerful men seeking not to pay taxes, or seeking re-election. No common citizen or anyone on this board has ever changed the tax code. So when placing the blame for the current tax code look no further than Washington DC, and the rich.

Personally, I blame you.