We need only disaggregate this total metric and recognize a long declining trend in tax receipts on corporate income as a percentage of GDP[1] to see how such a

We need only disaggregate this total metric and recognize a long declining trend in tax receipts on corporate income as a percentage of GDP[1] to see how such an argument falls flat on its face. Speaking of handwaving, showing that corporate receipt are down a percentage doesn't negate the argument whatsoever because: 1) corporations aren't people, 2) corporate taxes make up a small part (6%) of total tax burden. Take a look at personal income taxes which are 42% of government revenues. https://taxfoundation.org/top-1-percent-pays-more-taxes-bottom-90-percent/ https://taxfoundation.org/top-1-percent-pays-more-taxes-bott... The percentage of all income taxes paid by the top 1% has increase from ~20% in 1990 to 35% in 2011. The tax burden has gotten more progressive over time, not less.