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tsotha
on Nov 26, 2012
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A Minimum Tax for the Wealthy
Hey Warren, instead of an income tax, don't you think a wealth tax would be better?
Oh, I thought not.
ianterrell
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At taxable income nearing $40 MM in recent years, I'd say he's a decent candidate for speaking on income tax.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/12/warren-buffetts-inc...
tsotha
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Yes, well, with 1000x that in assets I'd say he's an
even better
candidate for a wealth tax.
damian2000
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It would be against the US constitution anyway.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealth_tax
tsotha
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Did you read that link? It would only be unconstitutional at the federal level, and even a federal wealth tax
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be constitutional if the revenue were "apportioned among the states".
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Oh, I thought not.