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> Would an individual pay $500 more in taxes than they are required to out of the goodness of their heart and belief in the American government? I've done it.
by c22 9y ago
> Would an individual pay $500 more in taxes than they are required to out of the goodness of their heart and belief in the American government?
I've done it. I also let the shopkeepers make "mistaken" change when I visited Nepal. Sometimes I tip $5 even when I buy less than $25 worth of food at a restaurant. Maybe I'm a moron, but I think of money as a tool and when I can afford it I am happy to help others accomplish their goals. In the case of taxes many of the government's goals are aligned with mine so I'm even happier to contribute.
- papermule 9y agoI think disposable income is great! I like having it as much as the next person, but gosh do I waste it! If I saved all the cash I’ve “donated” in tips and excessive spending I’m certain I’d have a couple $1000 more in the bank and would be much closer to building that track car I’ve been fantasising about.
- oh_sigh 9y agoI notice you give direct person to person examples, but you never talk about how you paid more in taxes than you needed to. Do you think $500 extra to the federal government will do as much good as you directing that $500 to specific individuals or families that could really use it?