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by melvinram 4915 days ago
I don't think it is because Buffet is all about making long term investments. Tax incentives that will go out of fashion at some point (probably in next 10 years) wouldn't impact his decision as much as sound business fundamentals and future potential.

However, even if it is a tax play, it's not inconsistent with his POV that the rich should pay their fair share. You can believe that the rules are currently broken, yet play by the current rules. One is about what you believe to be fair and the latter is about what is in the best interest of your shareholders.