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by rufus_foreman 1150 days ago
Do we tax the rich?
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Sure we do. Then they hire tax lawyers and use tax havens and end up paying next to nothing.

They also don't get audited.

Do the rich pay taxes? No.

See: rich people asking to be taxed more before 'something bad' happens.

The top 1% of rich people pay 39% of income taxes.

Do rich pay taxes? Yes.