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MichMan

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3. That is how our tax system is supposed to operate

Reply to Igel (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 09:11 PM

Jan 2025

Wealthier people contribute their fair share in order to help those in poverty. It doesn't matter what states they live in.

No different than the wealthy suburbs contributing more in taxes that end up flowing to the inner cities.

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Republicans want concessions before California gets its tax dollars back [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2025 OP

California contributes more than it receives because of direct income tax payments to the IRS from wealthier residents MichMan Jan 2025 #1

And a lot of the red states get more than their citizens contribute Igel Jan 2025 #2

That is how our tax system is supposed to operate MichMan Jan 2025 #3