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jshen
on Feb 7, 2012
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Precisely. I inherited tens of millions, then invested it, should I pay a lower rate than a person that works for a living?
analyst74
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In that case, the more "fair" solution is high inheritance tax (maybe it's already in place?).
Discouraging long-term investment through high capital gain is not a good solution.
simplefish
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I have no idea if you
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will
. Depending on what year you inherited the money, you'll have paid up to 55%.
jshen
on Feb 8, 2012
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That seems reasonable. My problem is with the party that wants to abolish the estate tax and cut capital gains taxes.
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