> He shouldn't have to pay taxes on money he hasn't received No one should have to pay taxes ideally, but the government needs money to provide basic services,

> He shouldn't have to pay taxes on money he hasn't received No one should have to pay taxes ideally, but the government needs money to provide basic services, keep us safe, etc. I don't think it is better to tax salaried people some of who can barely make ends meet before taxing someone who is sitting on $70 on unrealized capital gains just because he chooses not to sell.