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This is a sensationalist headline. The non-rich are stil taxed plenty in payroll tax, sales tax, gas tax, property tax, etc. Sure, the rich pay a lot more. But
by loganfrederick 13y ago
This is a sensationalist headline. The non-rich are stil taxed plenty in payroll tax, sales tax, gas tax, property tax, etc. Sure, the rich pay a lot more. But "ALL the taxes" is simplifying the issue.
I have not read the linked IRS/Census report within the article, but the CNBC article summarizes the IRS/Census report by saying that the non-rich pay negative tax because of the money they earn in return for welfare. The whole article and report lacks any nuance on the issue of who is paying what taxes.
- jchung 13y agoI read the underlying article. It's exactly as you expected.