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The system you've described is massive, complex, subtle, and slow moving at the scale of the United States. Why do you think it's easy? Additionally, you seem t
by happytoexplain 8y ago
The system you've described is massive, complex, subtle, and slow moving at the scale of the United States. Why do you think it's easy? Additionally, you seem to be implying that its being easy would somehow invalidate any criticism of any action taken within the bounds of legality. Can you elaborate?
- fixermark 8y agoBeyond the United States---these "tax evasion schemes" exist at the boundaries of international law. That's why they continue to survive despite lack of popularity among citizens---no nation wants to blink and close the loopholes, risking the multinational companies will pull up stakes and take their jobs and tax base to the "competition" (in this case, other nations).
- happytoexplain 8y agoAgreed. I wish we could somehow all work together to fix these things. And as a bonus, if corporations actually paid taxes in a more straightforward way, there would be less confusion and deception in political arguments about corporate tax rates.