I don't believe this is the issue actually. I think they're doing it because they're mad about anyone compromising. Just like the GOP gets mad anytime someone compromises (RINO anyone?). It's all outrage all the time.

And again, WTF is the estate tax issue doing tied into this mess? Goodness me, how can THIS be the tax cut the GOP so desperately wants that in this current situation it deserves to be part of the package? You only pay this tax WHEN YOU ARE DEAD. Good grief.

Yeah, but those poor kids only get to pocket $50 Million instead of $65 Million when you die, too...how the hell can they get by on that?

Fish on...

Todd

no, but neither do the democrats with their 1M exemption.



i'm curious about why capital gains and dividends shouldn't be taxed at ordinary income rates. say jimmy "trust fund" mcgee earns $500,000 via capital gains and dividends. he pays 15% in taxes on those earnings. then you have johnny "boot straps" johnson who owns a company that produces a useful product, employs workers, and pays 35% on his $500,000. why? most tax laws are written for a supposed purpose (home interest deduction increases incentive for home ownership, for example) so what is the purpose of lower rates on un-earned income?

Virtually every penny in circulation has been taxed multiple times...it only isn't "fair" when it's the ultra-rich having to do it...

Fish on...

Todd