Why? You didn’t do any work to get that capital gain, you just bet on the right horse in the market. A $5k capital gain is just like winning $5k at the track, and should be taxed the same way.
Disagree. If you earn $1 a year I think you should be paying something in taxes, possibly getting it back (less interest), but you should have skin in the game.
Um, it’s unfair that I have to pay a capital gains tax at all, sweetie.
It’s for private equity, Sweetie. NEXT!
Why? You didn’t do any work to get that capital gain, you just bet on the right horse in the market. A $5k capital gain is just like winning $5k at the track, and should be taxed the same way.
Exactly! If I didn’t do any work, I shouldn’t pay any tax. It’s simple, really.
As an avid gambler, I don’t think gambling should be taxed either.
At least you’re honest
I feel like they’re being facetious, but it’s getting harder to tell these days.
They live in Texas, so it’s anyone’s guess — from what I’ve gathered they’re well off, if that changes your opinion.
It makes me assume they are an asshole and likely need to be slapped.
We’re as before I just thought they were a troll.
Disagree. If you earn $1 a year I think you should be paying something in taxes, possibly getting it back (less interest), but you should have skin in the game.