Should Earned Income Be Taxed More Than Unearned Income?

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Andrew D
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Should Earned Income Be Taxed More Than Unearned Income?

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That is the essential question posed by the difference between income tax -- tax on income which people work to earn -- and capital-gains income -- income which people merely collect.

Should Warren Buffet pay a lower tax rate than his secretary pays?

He doesn't think so.

Who does?
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rubato
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Re: Should Earned Income Be Taxed More Than Unearned Income?

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All income should be taxed at the same rate. Having a lower capital gains rate only enriches the wealthy and impoverishes the working classes.

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