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> The super rich aren't subject to the estate tax because they've arranged their estates so it doesn't apply. For example, neither Buffet's nor Gate's estates w
by cabalamat 17y ago
> The super rich aren't subject to the estate tax because they've arranged their estates so it doesn't apply. For example, neither Buffet's nor Gate's estates will pay a dime.
Surely that's the problem? Why should an estate with $10 million have to pay this tax if an estate with $10 billion doesn't?
- anamax 17y ago> Surely that's the problem? That may be "the problem", but the solution is subtle. It's either a waste of time or dishonest to argue for "hitting the super wealthy". It's a waste because they have the resources to evade. It's dishonest if you know that but use "the wealthy" as an excuse to hit other people, which is what always happens.