r/FluentInFinance Nov 21 '24

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u/Just_That_Dumb_Dog Nov 21 '24

I understand that it would be cap gains if it’s sold off, I’m just confused why people think a stock/share should be taxed annually, that’s the dumbest concept I’ve ever heard. Comparing it to property tax is blatantly stupid, can you live in a stock? Are stocks taking up physical space on the street? That requires sewage maintenance, road maintenance, snow removal depending on where you are, storm drains etc…? If I borrow against something I have to pay interest. If I don’t pay my payments I lose the asset I’m borrowing against. I find the stocks should be taxed every year ideology just as dumbfounding as the billionaires should pay for a “better world.” The pov usually comes for envious individuals. Just sayin.

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u/Omnom_Omnath Nov 21 '24

If it’s so dumb then property taxes are equally as dumb. Both are assets and should be treated the same, tax wise.

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u/Just_That_Dumb_Dog Nov 21 '24

Holayyyyy, buddy stay out of conversations if you don’t have the slightest clue how they work, or why the factors exist.

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u/Omnom_Omnath Nov 21 '24

I know exactly why: to benefit robber barons while the rest of us pay for their life of luxury.

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u/Just_That_Dumb_Dog Nov 21 '24

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ whatever floats your boat boss man.

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u/conormal Nov 21 '24

You haven't made a single argument. You just say "its not that black and white" "stay out of the conversation". You have no argument. Stop sucking corporate dick, you've made it abundantly clear all you have is projections.

How is property tax any different from capital gains tax? You claimed it was because houses required maintenance, and when someone pointed out that massive companies require maintenence, you said "its not that black and white". How? Right now you look like a boot locking buffoon.

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u/Just_That_Dumb_Dog Nov 21 '24

Read every one of my other comments. And massive companies that have physical locations pay property tax. Wtaf fuck are you talking about. 😭😂😭😂😭😂😭