Re:Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto
by CaptainZapp on Friday May 08, 2020 @03:11AM
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> They aren't going to be sending inspectors to knock on doors.
Well, why not? Arguably they would pay for themselves in a short time if implemented correctly.
Combine that with criminal tax fraud charges for cheats.
Oh, They can't really get hold of Vlad Q Oligarch because he's sailing his 100M yacht somewhere in the carribeans?
Expropriate the property.
Drastic? Maybe. I don't think unreasonable, however, for people gaming the system and cheating on their tax obligations.
Edited to add: Of course there should be exceptions for inhabitants with a good reason not to live in their home for a certain amount of time. I.e military, guest professorships, etc
Well, why not? Arguably they would pay for themselves in a short time if implemented correctly.
Combine that with criminal tax fraud charges for cheats.
Oh, They can't really get hold of Vlad Q Oligarch because he's sailing his 100M yacht somewhere in the carribeans?
Expropriate the property.
Drastic? Maybe. I don't think unreasonable, however, for people gaming the system and cheating on their tax obligations.
Edited to add: Of course there should be exceptions for inhabitants with a good reason not to live in their home for a certain amount of time. I.e military, guest professorships, etc