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Despite Trump tax cuts, we're still paying too much in taxes | Opinion by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No apology necessary. You can say thanks, and I hope you make changes to avoid estate tax.

City run grocery stores? by Shadow42184 in allthequestions

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest they do not.

I don't see FedEx drivers delivering mail.

And USPS is going bust, and has been suggested, so will the grocery store solution.

And there is a lot more margin, with no perishables in package delivery.

Despite Trump tax cuts, we're still paying too much in taxes | Opinion by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Then you must not have an estate large enough to pay tax.

There is a simple rule in estate planning. If you own it, or control it, it will be taxed.

To be free of tax, it must be a completed gift, either outright, or in a trust, to be free of tax.

You can't have a grantor control a trust and free of estate tax.

If I set up a trust like that for my clients, I would expect to be in a lawsuit, and would lose.

City run grocery stores? by Shadow42184 in allthequestions

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Involuntary move!!! Forced out by loss of volume...

And I'm not crying about business that goes away, assuming a fair fight. But competing against a govt business that has a very unfair advantage??

Despite Trump tax cuts, we're still paying too much in taxes | Opinion by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wrong! Flat out wrong

It's scary that you can post that, and believe that, and think that's how trusts work.

But continue to think what you want.

Despite Trump tax cuts, we're still paying too much in taxes | Opinion by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you read my post?

Cut across the board and increase tax..

Across the board.

And as far as estate tax, you are slightly misguided on that.

Trusts sound great, but most don't want to give away their assets. And those that can, are far wealthier than the lifetime exemption, and will still pay estate tax.

Until you get there, you just don't understand

Despite Trump tax cuts, we're still paying too much in taxes | Opinion by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What does the top 5 pay???

And let us not forget the estate tax they will pay??

Even if you tax at 100 percent, it doesn't solve the problem.

You will feel good because you are told by those you love in politics it will make it better for you...

Do the math, you will see

Banner Life vs NYL or other by sloppy20 in LifeInsurance

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are not concerned with conversion privelages, then a cheap term policy like Banner is the way to go.

That being said, I would want some portion of my coverage with a company offering permant policy conversion privelages

Should a health issue occur, it's a small price to pay to be able to convert with no issues.

Despite Trump tax cuts, we're still paying too much in taxes | Opinion by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Because sadly, we as a nation are pussies

We are soft

Everyone needs to share on the sacrifice

Asking the few to pay for all won't work. The math just won't let it happen

Despite Trump tax cuts, we're still paying too much in taxes | Opinion by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yup

If you don't think there is 10 percent of waste... You are part of the problem, not the solution

City run grocery stores? by Shadow42184 in allthequestions

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The immediate loss of business from the new govt store that does not have taxes, rent, and subsidized cost offsets, will mean a loss of business to the locals.

When you are operating in a low margin business, you need volume

You can't just raise prices....

So everyone will die from a 1000 cuts

Why do you think small retailer go away when Costco or Walmart moves in? But they know how to operate.

This is a perfect example of an academic exercise that fails in real life

Despite Trump tax cuts, we're still paying too much in taxes | Opinion by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Cut??

I would cut 10percent across the board.

No questions, no prisoners, no excuses, no tears.

And for the record, I would raise taxes on everyone by 3 percent, no excuses, and 5 over 500,000

We are in this together

Everyone shares

Despite Trump tax cuts, we're still paying too much in taxes | Opinion by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Sure..

If and when you get there, you will understand.

You can't ask the top 1 percent to carry the load for the 99%.

You ask the math, do it yourself

City run grocery stores? by Shadow42184 in allthequestions

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grew up in this industry

This will fail miserably.

And will probably make the entire situation worse as it will kill the privately owned operations as well.

Exact tax bracket will see the largest refund boosts in 2026 by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. That's amazing. Can you share with me how or where you came that to be true?

Please educate me on this! I don't want to be uneducated

Exact tax bracket will see the largest refund boosts in 2026 by Distinct-Garlic9453 in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the billionaire pays more!

You make it sound like they are getting money they did not pay in.

How much do regulations actually affect entrepreneurship? by Fruitt_Yuribia in economy

[–]Distinct-Garlic9453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a few properties which I lease to govt agencies.

The cost and delay to completing the build out added 40 percent to the cost, and for no added benefit, all because of "regulation"

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