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> One of the fundamental problems with taxes (other than the waste, corruption and pork barrel projects) is that relative to philanthropy or investing, there is
by searchableguy 6y ago
> One of the fundamental problems with taxes (other than the waste, corruption and pork barrel projects) is that relative to philanthropy or investing, there is zero information provided back to the donor as to what their contribution enabled.
> Investing in Tesla you can claim you are saving the world with renewable energy. With charity, likely it is clear to you as the donor that you are doing something to help the world.
Great point. Many developed countries (Australia?) does provide you information on where your taxes were spent.
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- somethoughts 6y agoThis is very cool!
- em500 6y agoIt doesn't look that different from https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56324 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56324 (with breakdowns in https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56325 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56325 and https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56326 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56326).