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> more than _half of all Americans don't pay taxes_ I think the only Americans without a real tax burden are children. Even someone destitute who spends $5 on
by The-Bus 5y ago
> more than _half of all Americans don't pay taxes_
I think the only Americans without a real tax burden are children. Even someone destitute who spends $5 on a fast food meal may pay taxes on it.
Taxation is a complex topic, and reducing it to statements like CNBC's headline is not very helpful.
- adolph 5y agoChildren are taxed through their parents much as renters pay the property taxes of property owners. The difference is that children are taxed without representation since the vote is withheld from them and their stewards.