| > You mean by taxing labour and taxing commerce? > Sorry for the snark, but come on... > The Roman empire was built on never taxing labour, because that was seen as an atrocity (never mind the slavery). Instead they taxed luxury goods and debased their currency. The United States was built on never taxing labour, because that was seen as an atrocity (never mind the slavery). Instead they taxed importations and debased their currency. Interesting, even though I don't see if you are for or against taxing labour, commerce or inheritance. Inheritance tax is a way for the establishment to take land from small landowners. The state isn't a good counterbalance to "greedy" corporations, the state is there to support big business. > It'll be sold to a mega-corp because they have more money to spend. So in a couple generations you kill off areas that are primarily small farms. Please see Bruce511's comment above, he explains it better than me. The thing is that with an inheritance tax, you make it impossible for someone to live with little or no money, and caring for their off-spring, by giving them a place to stay. > Since all land was created by God... Aha, but in the commandments it says that you shouldn't steal, so having property doesn't seem to be forbidden? > But "territory" is an instinct so deeply ingrained that it's probably been with us for millions of years So, is caring for your off-spring, kindness and brotherhood. What is your point? |
In the USA, you must have a net worth of at least US$13M per person to be subject to the inheritance tax.