Ravi
Diamond Member
Yes.Sure, are you saying that govt was trying to help me by doing this. They create an excessive tax code then throw out a peanut and then expect me to worship. Come on, you can do better, kitty.
You received a government tax break (which shifted more burden to other taxpayers to pick up the slack) for buying a home (this is perceived to create greater stability in communities by decreasing mobility and transience); for getting married (also perceived to create social stability); pursuing an education; donating to charity; or having a child.
In other words, other people were paying a higher share because you were engaged in activities deemed to be pro-social.
So the government taking $40,000 a year from you instead of $30,000 because of write offs is a government handout?.....