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Re:Lessons from Washington State’s New Capital Gains Tax by geysersam on Friday June 02, 2023 @05:44PM (#36171180)
The law is a product of ethical considerations.

Just because you found a tax loophole doesn't mean you're fulfilling the ethical obligations that motivated the law.

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Re:Lessons from Washington State’s New Capital Gains Tax by pc86 on Monday June 05, 2023 @08:51AM (#36195489)
A state charging 0% capital gains on top of what the federal government already charges is not "finding a tax loophole." It's following tax law as it is written.

What tax deductions or exclusions do you qualify for that you are avoiding in order to not accidentally "find a loophole?" You are free to donate more of your money to the state or federal government should you choose to.

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