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peppertree

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Sun Dec 21, 2025, 10:24 PM Sunday

Mitt Romney: Tax the rich, like me

"The tax code provision known as step-up in basis means that when Mr. Musk's heirs get his stock, they are treated as if they purchased it for $500 billion.

So one one pays taxes on the $499 billion capital gain. Ever."

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