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Originally Posted by MikeWaters
He has come forward and said that his receptionist pays about 33% of income as tax, and that he pays close to half that at 18%.
He has challenged the richest men in America, saying that if one can come forward and demonstrate that he pays a higher percentage than his receptionist, that he will donate $1 million to the charity of his/her choice.
So the media is contacting all those tycoons.
Not a single one has come forward, all have declined to comment. It's crickets, baby.
Warren Buffet doesn't think it's right that the richest Americans pay less tax, proportionally, than those that are not rich.
Yes, I know many of the poorest don't pay income taxes, after refund, but still I admire Buffet stirring things up.
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No one? Do you have a list of whom he sent it to? Buffet is unique because he's taxed capital gains, not income tax. That's why he pays so low. It's hard to believe Gates pays <18%.