My Yearly Rant About Taxes
Tis the night before Tax Day and I’m preparing my checks for the federal and state taxes. A bit of bigger bite than expected but that is what happens when you have a day job and run your own business on the side. I fully accept the rationale that taxes are the price we pay for civilization and I am glad to kick in my share.
But . . . it is grossly unfair that my one-man small business paid more in taxes than GE or Exxon Mobil. My piddly profits would be considered a rounding error at GE or Exxon but at least I paid taxes on my earnings. It’s part of being a good corporate citizen so why don’t some of these other megacorporations demonstrate their gratitude to the American public that buys the products? Pay your fair share for the civilization that provides the free markets that you benefit (greatly!) from.
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