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Stephen Moore, a renowned economist, attends a press conference on Capitol Hill where some wealthy individuals express their desire to pay more taxes. However, when presented with a pledge to voluntarily pay a 90% tax, none of them sign it. The speaker questions their sincerity and asks if it is their patriotic duty to pay more taxes if they advocate for it. The millionaires deflect the question and avoid committing to paying more taxes themselves. This highlights the hypocrisy of advocating for tax increases while not being willing to personally contribute. Out of the 20 millionaires present, not one is willing to pay more taxes.

The speaker discusses taxation without representation in the US, highlighting how Americans pay roughly 50% of their income in various taxes. They break down the different taxes they pay, including income tax, property tax, and sales tax, showing how it adds up to nearly 50%. Despite this high tax burden, they express frustration at the lack of benefits and services they receive in return, such as affordable healthcare, nutritious food, and quality infrastructure. The speaker criticizes the government for not adequately representing the interests of taxpayers.

The IRS collected $520 million from wealthy taxpayers with $80 billion in new funding. The speaker criticizes this, saying it's an economic disaster to give $80 billion to only collect $520 million. They express disbelief at the situation.

You're being taxed through government spending, whether directly or indirectly, leading to inflation or wasted money. The Department of Government Efficiency aims to address this issue. Our goal is to reduce government interference in your finances.

I'm done being the federal government's piggy bank. I'm tired of hearing about trillions of unaccounted dollars while the IRS is seizing our assets and wages. We're overtaxed while congresspeople get away with insider trading and pay next to nothing. My husband and I pay more in taxes than some people make in a year. I won't do it anymore. We need to protest in the streets and demand a tax halt. I don't care if the states or the federal government suffers, especially when they're wasting our money on ridiculous studies. I’m struggling to afford groceries and gas. We need a tax halt until they figure this out, President Trump. Period.

The speaker expresses frustration about the high taxes they have to pay. They criticize the system for taxing their entire paycheck and then taxing their spending as well. They question whether they truly own anything if they have to constantly pay taxes on it. The speaker believes that the system is just a lending system where they don't actually own anything. They warn that failure to pay taxes can result in their possessions being taken away or even imprisonment. They suggest that if someone doesn't like the system, they should leave.

The speaker discusses the negative impact of a high capital gains tax on the economy, referencing the Laffer curve. The Laffer curve, created by economist Laffer, illustrates that excessive taxation can lead people to evade taxes, work less, or leave the country. Moderate taxes are generally accepted, but high taxes can cause individuals to opt out of the system, resulting in lower tax revenue.

Speaker 0: There is no law. And to date, nobody has been able to show that there is a law for the average American citizen working day in and day out to pay an income tax. Speaker 1: But We, The People Foundation for Constitutional Education put a full page ad in The USA Today on 07/07/2000. And within the body of that ad was a $50,000 challenge for anyone that could show the law. And to me, $50,000 is a lot of money. So I went after that and did the research based on the fact that I thought, let's put this baby to bed. I'm hearing all these rumors. You know, I'm gonna kill two birds with one stone. I'll answer these people's questions they're asking me, and then I win this $50,000. And, you know, based on the research that I did throughout the year 2000 and that I'm still doing, I have not found that law. I've asked congress. We've asked a lot of people in the IRS, IRS commissioners, helpers. They can't answer because if they answer, the American people are gonna know that this whole thing is a fraud. Speaker 2: There is no law. There is no law that requires the average American worker in the private sector to pay a direct unapportioned tax on their labor and compensation for services. There is no law. Speaker 3: I really expected that, of course, there's a law that you can point to in the law book, the code, that requires you to file a tax return. Of course, there is. I mean, I don't know what it is right then as we as he was speaking to me, but sure. So, naively, I agreed to go off and research it and get back to him. Three and a half months later, I was at that point where I couldn't find the statute that clearly made a person liable, at least not me and, most people I know. And I had no no choice in my mind except to to resign. Speaker 4: I had to leave the IRS because I presented, evidence that I had accumulated indicating that the agency was violating the law and violating people's rights. And I asked the agency for a response to my sincere concerns, and the answer I got was that they would not respond to my concerns and that they would, provide me with the paperwork necessary to tender my resignation. Speaker 5: You can look through the statutes and look for the law that requires you to pay. And when you do that, you can't identify a law that requires the average person in America who earns a wage and works in private business to pay an income tax. Speaker 2: American citizens, along with the foundation, have been asking the IRS to specifically provide them with the the underlying legal foundation upon which they administer and enforce the personal income tax laws in our country. Speaker 3: At the national level, when people would attempt to contact somebody of a much higher authority, say the cons the commissioner, same kind of thing. They wouldn't get they would get answers that were in effect non answers. Speaker 6: You have to understand that an agency which will unlawfully impose a tax that doesn't exist it's not gonna care. If we, the people, don't know what our rights are, they're not gonna tell us. Speaker 4: If Americans just learned that the IRS was actually knowingly deceiving them, that that enough that would be enough for them to rise up and put a stop to it. Speaker 7: 100% of what is collected is absorbed solely by interest on the federal debt. All individual income tax revenues are gone before one nickel is spent on the services taxpayers expect from government. People have been told, you know, that you need this income tax system to fund government, is absolutely ridiculous. I mean, my question is, well, if that's true, how did we fund government from 1776 to 1913? Speaker 8: The main purpose of the income tax is not to raise revenue, but to redistribute wealth and to control society. And a lot Speaker 9: of people might say, well, gee, if there wasn't an income tax, what would happen to education? They don't understand that education is paid for, for the most part, out of state and local taxes, your property tax. People might say, well, how are we going to build and maintain our highways if there's no money coming into the government? We need our highways. There is a tax on every gallon of gasoline that people buy. Proceeds from the income tax do not pay for highway construction. Speaker 10: I believe that in both spirit and substance, our tax system has come to be un American. Death and taxes may be inevitable, but unjust taxes

**Speaker 0:** 212 Democrats voted against no tax on tips, Social Security, and overtime. If the government makes money and spends it responsibly, taxes aren't necessary. The new administration is holding the government accountable, and people are mad about it. **Speaker 1:** There's no tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security in the budget resolution. Taxes are normal. This utopia where nobody pays taxes isn't going to work. Read the budget before lecturing people about it.

Inflation is a long-standing tax used by governments to take resources from their people for centuries.

Today, nearly half of every dollar earned in the U.S. goes to taxes, often unnoticed because they are embedded in business costs. Politicians advocate for taxing businesses to help the average person, but these taxes ultimately increase product prices, acting as a hidden sales tax. There are numerous such taxes affecting consumers. Additionally, there is a call to raise corporate taxes to ensure that large corporations and billionaires contribute their fair share. While success is not criticized, the emphasis is on the importance of equitable tax contributions from those who can afford it.

We went from a small tax on tea to being heavily taxed on everything - from earning money to spending it, commuting, owning a home, and even dying. The complexity of our tax system is overwhelming, with over 26,100 pages in the federal tax code alone, not to mention thousands more IRS regulations written by bureaucrats. It's a never-ending cycle of taxation on every aspect of our lives.

We started with a small tax revolt, but now we're taxed on everything - earning, spending, saving, investing, and even dying. We pay taxes on our commute, work, and home, which we already bought with taxed money. The more we earn, the more the government takes. Taxes are everywhere, from our morning coffee to our paycheck.

Many of you benefited from the $1.9 trillion tax cut, which is great to hear. However, if you're like me, your taxes will actually increase, not decrease.

Speaker 0 asks Speaker 1 what percentage is considered a fair share. Speaker 1 believes that if they pay a third of their money in taxes, then the rich should also pay a third. Speaker 0 points out that the effective tax rate on the poor is lower than on the rich. Speaker 1 clarifies that they are not poor but close to that line. Speaker 0 mentions that the effective tax rate on the middle class is also lower than on the rich. The conversation ends without Speaker 1 specifying their desired fair share.

The speaker, a truck driver, discusses the implications of carbon taxes on the goods and services that consumers buy. They share their fuel bill, which includes regular clear diesel, dyed diesel, and diesel exhaust fluid. The total bill for their fuel is $3,402, with $1,365 worth of taxes. This includes a federal tax, provincial tax, carbon tax, and GST. The speaker expresses frustration with the tax on tax on tax system and emphasizes that consumers are ultimately paying for it. They urge people to fight back against these taxes.

My conservative friends believe high taxes are the issue, but the real problem is that taxes don't fund the government. The government is mainly financed by printing money through treasury bonds bought by the fed. Taxes are collected to maintain the illusion that they fund the government, but in reality, money is printed out of thin air to finance it.

I'm saying, if someone can show me where my money's going and that it's not being used right, they're not my enemy. They're trying to help me out. This isn't about race; it's about them against all of us. They'll lock you up if you don't pay your taxes, basically forcing you to give them your money so they can spend it how they want. Why aren't people living? You'll kill someone over $3. We need to do better. You're not my enemy, whether you're a Democrat or a liberal. Forget race and even immigrants. We're talking about the money they force us to spend.

A person paid their bonus daughter $50 for cleaning the kitchen cabinets, then taxed her. They then gave $20 to another person for doing nothing. The bonus daughter said it wasn't fair to take money from her after she worked hard and give it to someone who did nothing. The person stated that if she votes liberal, they're going to take her money away and give it to people who do nothing, but if she votes red, she'll get to keep most of it. The bonus daughter said she's going to vote red.

You are asked if you are ready to learn. You discuss making money and how the government takes a large portion of it. Your child questions why this happens when you worked hard for the money. You explain that your sister, who doesn't want to work, receives some of the money while the rest goes to the Chinese. Your child expresses frustration that their money is being taken. You clarify that it is your sister's money because she didn't work for it.

Today, nearly half of every dollar earned in the U.S. goes to taxes, often unnoticed because they are embedded in business costs. Politicians advocate for taxing businesses to help the average person, but these taxes ultimately increase product prices, acting as a hidden sales tax. There are numerous such taxes affecting consumers. Additionally, there is a call to raise corporate taxes to ensure that large corporations and billionaires contribute their fair share. While success is commendable, it is crucial that everyone pays their fair share of taxes.

I just exchanged my Oura ring and had to pay $7 extra because of California's higher taxes. It feels like we're constantly getting screwed here. Income tax, state tax, property tax, plus random illegal taxes in LA, even when you sell at a loss. It's frustrating because essential services are lacking. My house was robbed, and it's hard to get a cop when you need one. The fire department is understaffed. Yet, we keep paying more and more, and they waste billions on homelessness without any improvement. I'm not trying to be political, but as a parent, I want to provide for my kids and keep them safe. It's hard when they take everything we earn. Everything costs more here and we're getting nothing in return. I work hard, so I have every right to complain.

The speaker criticizes the finance minister for not understanding how the carbon tax leads to inflation. They explain that the carbon tax is paid at every stage of the food production process, from the farmer to the grocery store, ultimately causing Canadians to struggle to afford food.

The speaker, a truck driver, discusses the impact of carbon taxes on the goods and services that consumers buy. They share their fuel bill, which includes regular clear diesel, dyed diesel, and diesel exhaust fluid. The total bill for their fuel is $3,402, with $1,365 worth of taxes. This includes a federal tax, provincial tax, carbon tax, and GST. The speaker expresses frustration with the tax on tax on tax system and highlights that consumers are ultimately paying for it. They urge people to fight back against these taxes.

Government spending is often seen as free, but this is a myth. The belief that businesses can be taxed without impacting individuals is flawed; only people pay taxes. Taxes on businesses ultimately come from workers, customers, or shareholders. For example, the Social Security tax is often misrepresented as being shared between employers and employees, but it ultimately affects the employee's wage. Similarly, corporate taxes are paid by consumers or employees through reduced wages or higher prices. Additionally, printing money does not create wealth; it leads to inflation, which acts as a hidden tax on everyone. In essence, all government spending comes at a cost to individuals.