Do we morally owe #taxes?

The case against paying taxes is stronger than you might think, but the best reason to pay may be humility: it’s the surest way to treat fellow citizens fairly.

Philosophers from Socrates to Locke debate it: buff.ly/em3ZNVQ

So if you were wondering why Bezos was willing to sink $75 million into the melaina "I am eva braun" movie here is what $75 million get you

It saved Amazon 9 BILLION dollars this year alone

"Republicans’ tax cuts shaved billions off Amazon’s tax bill, new government filings show.

The company says it ran a $1.2 billion tax bill last year, down from $9 billion the previous year, and even as its profits jumped by 45 percent to nearly $90 billion."

Let that sink in: They Paid 1.2 billion ON 90 BILLION in profit THAT IS A TAX RATE of 1.3%

#melaniaTrump #amazon #bezos #taxes #bribe #politics #gop #trump #movie

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The IRS already knows what you need to pay in taxes – so why doesn’t it just tell you instead of putting you through a costly and tax-consuming reporting process?

Answer: Because Congress is catering to tax prep companies.

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#taxes

The IRS already has all your income tax data – so why do Americans still have to file their taxes?

A tax expert explains why the US continues to use such a complex and costly income tax system.

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