Generous Ex-Google Employee Requests Tax Increase from Obama

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russell• 15 years ago

When the Bush tax cuts were enacted, I got a check for $300. I remember thinking that wasnt enough to do me any good, and that it would have been better used to apply to the deficit.

jasonmcalacanis2• 15 years ago

That was stupidest move ever.... I mean, aside from starting a ten-year war that could have been avoided.

zealog• 15 years ago

You are allowed to overpay the IRS. If he'd like to pay more no one is stopping him from sending a check.

jasonmcalacanis2• 15 years ago

I think most rich folks would pay more if they knew everyone who was rich was also doing so.

there is a parity issue at play... and if you're going to donate there are more efficient ways to do so than giving it to the government (i.e. create three jobs by starting a cafe, invest in startups, etc).

grishick2• 15 years ago

what bothers me is that giving any money to the gov-t is the least efficient way, because the gov-t is not efficient with money. That brings the question, do we really need to raise taxes or open more opportunities for charitable foundations to do what gov-t cannot.

grishick2• 15 years ago

As a friend pointed out. This guy is unemployed by choice and his 2011 income is probably $0. On the other hand, if this gov-t got around replacing income tax with a consumption tax, that would actually tax those who can afford it.

Generous Ex-Google Employee Requests Tax Increase from Obama

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