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Re:“But the SEC let us go public” and other flawed arguments... by JumpCrisscross on Tuesday June 13, 2023 @06:33AM (#36308135)
> Can I give you, for example, Amazon shared and get a coffee or a pizza ? Directly, not liquidate it first.

No, this is specifically addressed by securities law. It's not impossible, but you have to do it properly.

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Re:“But the SEC let us go public” and other flawed arguments... by ethanbond on Tuesday June 13, 2023 @06:49AM (#36308256)
what’s next, are you going to tell me that I can’t realize millions of dollars in crypto gains without paying income tax?

Inconceivable!

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Re:“But the SEC let us go public” and other flawed arguments... by hef19898 on Tuesday June 13, 2023 @07:55AM (#36308909)
You mean tax avoidance ain't legal??? Outrageous!
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