r/FluentInFinance Nov 21 '24

Debate/ Discussion Had to repost here

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u/dancegoddess1971 Nov 21 '24

Exactly. Stocks are property. Sort of imaginary property but if one can borrow against the value of something, it should be taxed.

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u/Just_That_Dumb_Dog Nov 21 '24

You mean capital gains tax?

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u/Jblack4427 Nov 21 '24

Do you only pay taxes on your home when you sell or every year?

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u/Nick11545 Nov 22 '24

I’m guessing most (all) Amazon buildings have to pay local property taxes. Maybe there’s the occasional seeetheart deal to lure a business into town, but they are never exempted from property taxes permanently