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ToxMarz

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19. Yes that's the point, it is cheaper for them to live on borrowed money than pay their fair share of taxes.

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Sat Apr 11, 2026, 09:55 PM

6 hrs ago

And none of the debt their heirs have to pay back contributes to our $7+ trillion annual budget. It just goes back into the pockets (with interest ) of some other wealthy people who also don't pay taxes.

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If a U.S. citizens dies in 2026, the fair market value of all assets at the date of death, less liabilities.. surfered 11 hrs ago #1

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You've nailed it FakeNoose 10 hrs ago #4

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Then they pass the debt on to the heirs as well surfered 7 hrs ago #18

Yes that's the point, it is cheaper for them to live on borrowed money than pay their fair share of taxes. ToxMarz 6 hrs ago #19

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Kinda, sorta. Close enough. Joinfortmill 8 hrs ago #16

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