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To: michael97123 who wrote (379341)4/20/2008 12:19:21 PM
From: combjelly  Respond to of 1578297
 
"I think its all about the exclusions from what is actually taxed. 55% sounds high to me too."

Precisely. With $4 million per couple, it is only a real concern for those like the Walton heirs.

Which might explain why they are the big ones pushing the issue...

And it is 45%, not 55%. harris likes to use outdated information.



To: michael97123 who wrote (379341)4/20/2008 12:29:35 PM
From: steve harris  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1578297
 
Do you think there should be a death tax to confiscate your lifetime's work?