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Re:Living Only on Bitcoins by quality10 on Sunday May 08, 2016 @03:52PM (#11655443)
Losing money in bank is not theoretical. I have to pay income tax, just because I receive money through bank account.

Using bank means paying

- income tax and insurance

- debt collectors

- fines

Any mistake can result in astronomical fines and wipe all savings.

If I earn less than minimum wage, I have to pay 100% tax or more. That's because there is minimum monthly social benefits contribution.

With cash and bitcoin they never know if I have money.

Maybe foreign bonds and offshore accounts are good solution for storing money.

Re:Living Only on Bitcoins by hueving on Sunday May 08, 2016 @06:13PM (#11656227)
>I have to pay income tax, just because I receive money through bank account.

No, you have to pay income tax regardless of how you receive money. Bitcoin just makes it easier for you to avoid the law and be a leech on society by not paying taxes.

Re:Living Only on Bitcoins by CydeWeys on Sunday May 08, 2016 @10:19PM (#11657202)
Ah, got it, so you're one of those people, one who heard the news about the Panama Papers, and rather than being outraged, thought "Oh that's a good idea!"
Re:Living Only on Bitcoins by matt_wulfeck on Sunday May 08, 2016 @11:07PM (#11657353)
I don't know where you live, but here in the US the IRS simply has to ask you if you have a foreign (or crypto) bank account and you'd smart not to lie to them.

If they can't get the money because they don't have he private key they can simply put you in prison.

Re:Living Only on Bitcoins by joosters on Sunday May 08, 2016 @04:23PM (#11655587)
So you're trying to evade taxes and not pay for your share of social benefits? You will feel at home in the Bitcoin community.