Re:IRS records reveal how the wealthiest avoid income tax
by RyanHamilton on Tuesday June 08, 2021 @06:08PM
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>>Cherished one of a kind item?
Can you give an example of an item with a large resale value that is cherished? Most sentimental valuable items tend to be of lower value. The ones I can think of, e.g. Wedding rings etc..... well if this would drive people to spend less on diamond rings or useless trinkets that generate a lot of pollution because it's the sentimental value that matters, that would be a win.
Any item must be purchased at a +30% premium over the recorded value with that extra 30% going to the state if a sale occurs. So if you did want to hold onto something, you would declare a higher value and get paid extra.
Re:IRS records reveal how the wealthiest avoid income tax
by pythonaut_16 on Wednesday June 09, 2021 @10:20AM
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You would declare a higher valuation and get taxed extra... all while still not preventing Jeff Bezos or anyone with sufficient wealth from swooping in and buying it.
Piss someone off? Maybe they'll just come in and buy your house. Cherished one of a kind item? Jeff Bezos likes it, so it's his now. Property developer wants to build something on your land? Get ready to move, no questions asked.