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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 18 hrs ago #1
It isn't always that simple ToxMarz 17 hrs ago #3
You've nailed it FakeNoose 17 hrs ago #4
Exactly and to add FHRRK1 17 hrs ago #8
Then they pass the debt on to the heirs as well surfered 14 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 13 hrs ago #19
of wealthy PUBLIKKKLAN, by the WEALTHY PUBLIKKKLANS, FOR the wealthy publikklans. pansypoo53219 18 hrs ago #2
Correction. SergeStorms 17 hrs ago #6
Sounds like a great idea LilElf70 17 hrs ago #5
Greed is destroying American society. Aussie105 17 hrs ago #7
One of my aunts used to sum up that attitude as wnylib 16 hrs ago #11
"I'm not greedy..I. just want more than my fair share." BattleRow 16 hrs ago #14
It doesn't have to be that way. Congress could fix all that if we demanded they do it. flashman13 16 hrs ago #9
No they would not Alpeduez21 16 hrs ago #12
I'm not sure how to reply. I guess you are advocating we sit on our ass and do nothing because flashman13 15 hrs ago #17
Congress could fix it if our elected representatives were not beholden to Big Money interests who fund their campaigns. sop 4 hrs ago #22
We need a wealth tax. patphil 16 hrs ago #10
"Outlaw billionaires" Seinan Sensei 9 hrs ago #21
Recommended (#99) H2O Man 16 hrs ago #13
Do they pay back the loans? nt. druidity33 15 hrs ago #15
Kinda, sorta. Close enough. Joinfortmill 15 hrs ago #16
Where do they get the money to make the loan payments? rickford66 9 hrs ago #20
Maybe a dumb question, but: moose65 3 hrs ago #23
Exactly. Richard58 44 min ago #25
So exactly how does the scam work? Lokee11 1 hr ago #24
It's basically borrowing from peter to pay paul. ihaveaquestion 26 min ago #26
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