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Re:G7: Rich nations back deal to tax multinationals by booleandilemma on Saturday June 05, 2021 @11:52AM (#27406063)
I’m pretty sure the system we have here in the US is designed to be complicated to encourage us to rely on tax filing companies. Also, a more complicated system is easier to game. Makes it easier for the rich to take advantage of loopholes.
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Re:G7: Rich nations back deal to tax multinationals by reedjosh on Saturday June 05, 2021 @12:37PM (#27406478)
I think a lot of it is the nudging that the US does with tax incentives. Taxes are often used as a way to economically nudge society toward desired outcomes.

Think tax breaks for solar panels or even just getting insulation added to your home. There are thousands of this type of tax break available to nudge people to move toward the gov's goals.

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