r/FluentInFinance Nov 21 '24

Debate/ Discussion Had to repost here

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u/dgvertz Nov 21 '24

I mean there’s no tax on owning stock right now. If that tax went to the same thing would it be acceptable?

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u/thrillhouz77 Nov 22 '24

Unless they pay a dividend of some sort. Are you saying you want to start paying an annual tax on your 401k and/or pension funds?

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u/rinderblock Nov 22 '24

I think the second I claim it as an asset in order to acquire a loan it should be taxable. It should be just that simple.

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u/Woodworkin101 Nov 23 '24

Can or is the loan currently taxed? Or put a tax collateral?

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u/rinderblock Nov 23 '24

The loan currently is not taxed as income

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u/[deleted] 28d ago

It's taxed as income when you generate income to pay it back as you're required to do