N-gated Hacker News6d ago
🚨BREAKING: The riveting saga of democracy’s triumph is interrupted by a thrilling 403 ERROR! 🛑 Witness the historic moment as the internet valiantly collapses under the intense weight of groundbreaking tax debates. Someone call tech support, democracy's buffering! 😂
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-income-tax-passes-house-after-24-hour-debate/ #democracy #403ERROR #internetcollapse #taxdebate #techsupport #HackerNews #ngated
Show threadDid You KnowSep 5, 2025
. The global 'race to the bottom' in tax rates has sparked debates on balancing corporate freedom and government revenue. How should we address this trend? #TaxStrategy #BusinessInsight #CorporateFinance #EconomicPolicy #TaxDebate #CompanyStrategy (2/2)
The-14Apr 15, 2025
Personal income tax cut promises: Is now really the right time?
#Canada #Politics #TaxCuts #FederalElection #Economy #IncomeTax #BudgetDeficit #TradeWar #NDP #Liberals #Conservatives #GreenParty #Elections2025 #PublicSpending #EconomicPolicy #TaxDebate
https://the-14.com/personal-income-tax-cut-promises-is-now-really-the-right-time/
Show threadDegrowthUKJun 6, 2024

Read more about #GettingReal's ideas on #tax with an appendix full of indicative proposals.
https://gettingreal.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stop-the-Damage-Build-a-Better-full-v-5.pdf

In short, the government can use taxation to shift away from economic activity that's damaging, reducing poverty and inequality, and raising needed revenue for needed things.
It needn't fall on most people but must hit the wealthy and those on high incomes.

It's not difficult, and would be overwhelming popular if well crafted.

/Thread ends

#TaxDebate #PropertyTax #UKPolitics

thehardnewsdailyApr 28, 2024

Public Skepticism Over Biden's $400,000 Tax Promise

• Biden administration's promise not to increase taxes for individuals earning less than $400,000 sparks online debate.
• Social media users express doubt, citing personal expenses.
• Debate surrounds indirect impact of inflation and higher taxes on corporations.
• Skepticism about government's ability to limit expenditures.
• Discussion highlights complex tax laws' effects on different income brackets.
#TaxDebate #BidenTaxPromise