Millionaire wants his house taxes cut by two thirds

[First]

Yeah, we know that all those regressive taxes you guys love so much like gasoline, alcohol, telephone, airline travel, etc. ensure that the lower class doesn't get out of getting their wallet lightened by Uncle Sam.

Gas taxes pay for auto infrastructure/roads, which otherwise wouldn't be paid for without general tax increases that are both unnecessary and untenable politically. It's a complete no-brainer tax in all heavily trafficked states. Alcohol and cig taxes are both a good way to raise money and a good way to reduce consumption of said items, though alcohol taxes aren't significant in the first place, though cig taxes and the resultant massive decrease in cig use/deaths in the last 20 years clearly speaks to its effectiveness (along with the anti-cig campaigns). Airline taxes/fees pay for security and screening, and literally have no effect on the poor since they don't fly anywhere near what could be considered frequent.

But other than that, yeah, your post was accurate. lol.

 

[kage69]

Got my estates mixed up.


I'm curious to know how this guy made his money too, seems a bit naive and childish. You build something with no analog in the entire state, then lose your shit when the appraisers have to go elsewhere find suitable comparison properties? I don't think I can blame them for not wanting to do a Cost Approach-only valuation for a property few people in their right minds would build. On an island. In Montana.

Poor baby. Probably time to accept that having that kind of lifestyle comes with added expense no matter how you choose to fulfill your ostentatious and excessive dreams. Funny how numbers run up fast when you try to build something someplace remote. I can't wait for the six acre mall he probably wants to put up in the Brooks Range, those penny pinching Alaskans will really put the screws to him!

Anthony Hopkins' sage advice from The Edge seems to apply here. 'Don't feel sorry for a man who owns a jet.'

 

[JMapleton]

Just because you, and right wingers, keep repeating it does not make it true.

Just because you do not provide any evidence to back up your comments, that does not mean I am wrong.

 

[kage69]

JMapleton,

How does it go? That which can be claimed without evidence, can likewise be dismissed without evidence?

Something like that... I'm sure a link or two from someone reputable would smooth that right out, I mean you are the claimant here aren't you? Consider me curious. Your... interesting explanation of proper assessment methodology caught my attention.

 

[JMapleton]

JMapleton,

How does it go? That which can be claimed without evidence, can likewise be dismissed without evidence?

Something like that... I'm sure a link or two from someone reputable would smooth that right out, I mean you are the claimant here aren't you? Consider me curious. Your... interesting explanation of proper assessment methodology caught my attention.

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-m...ornyn-says-51-percent-american-households-pa/
http://www.learnvest.com/2012/09/why-half-of-americans-dont-pay-federal-income-tax/
http://www.businessinsider.com/43-of-americans-dont-pay-federal-income-tax-2013-9
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-factbox-americans-income-idUSBRE88H0ZN20120918

Your turn.

I will disclaim, like most political subjects, this topic has been blurred and twisted by the ignorant masses. Most people say "Half of Americans don't pay taxes." That's not true. Everyone pays taxes somewhere. But it is true that half of Americans don't pay Federal income tax.

 

[Jimzz]

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-m...ornyn-says-51-percent-american-households-pa/
http://www.learnvest.com/2012/09/why-half-of-americans-dont-pay-federal-income-tax/
http://www.businessinsider.com/43-of-americans-dont-pay-federal-income-tax-2013-9
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-factbox-americans-income-idUSBRE88H0ZN20120918

Your turn.

I will disclaim, like most political subjects, this topic has been blurred and twisted by the ignorant masses. Most people say "Half of Americans don't pay taxes." That's not true. Everyone pays taxes somewhere. But it is true that half of Americans don't pay Federal income tax.

What YOU said...

Half of Americans pay no Federal tax at all, they're the ones who should be paying their fair share.share?

What your links say...
"Here Are The 43% Of Americans Who Don't Pay Federal Income Tax"


The majority do pay federal tax, heck even your own links shows that the majority pay income tax let alone social security and other payroll tax's.


Income tax does not even equal half of the federal budget. Even then the whole singling out the income tax alone is misguided and setup for those that can't think for themselves.

http://www.cbpp.org/cms/?fa=view&id=3505

 

[kage69]

Your turn.

My turn to do what, exactly?

Maybe I should clarify, my interest revolved more around your curious reversal of the usual burden of proof one has when they make a claim.

Def a lot of blur there though, that's all the tax system is, one big blur.