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We are middle class and we sure have to pay capital gains. leftofcool May 2015 #1
Thanks. nt clarice May 2015 #2
Capital gains tax is a tax invented to allow the rich to GAME the game, so to speak NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #3
I understand that...I was thinking not of the rich, but your average Joe. nt clarice May 2015 #5
I know you were, I was just saying that the only way to get where you and I want to get NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #7
cool! thanks. nt clarice May 2015 #9
As a former working class individual the CG rate for someone like me is fine tech3149 May 2015 #14
Long-term capital gains are already taxed at zero for people in the 15% bracket and below. dawg May 2015 #4
aHHHHH That makes sense, thanks so much. nt clarice May 2015 #6
Simplify tax code. Treat all income the same. Lower income people pay less than higher income people on point May 2015 #8
Like a flat tax? nt clarice May 2015 #10
No. All income taxed at progressive rates. Just don't treat wages, dividends, capital gains, on point May 2015 #13
I get it. Thanks nt clarice May 2015 #15
Fine, simplify the tax code, I'm all for that tech3149 May 2015 #17
401K's are deferred earned income nykym May 2015 #11
Ask and Ye shall learn. Thanks. nt clarice May 2015 #12
If we have to get money from it to live, there should be no penalties. PeteSelman May 2015 #16
There are hardship exemptions nykym May 2015 #18
What do 401k's have to do with it? jberryhill May 2015 #19
What do you mean? nt clarice May 2015 #20
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