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Ultra-rich evade taxes by influencing politicians, claims Michael West

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A commentary piece by Michael West argues that the ultra-wealthy avoid taxes by employing lawyers and politicians, rather than accountants. This system allows the richest individuals to influence policy and evade financial obligations that burden the middle and lower classes. AI

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Ultra-rich evade taxes by influencing politicians, claims Michael West

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "The poor and the middle class pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the very rich pay lawyers – and the ultra rich pay politicians." https:// michaelwest.com.au

    "The poor and the middle class pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the very rich pay lawyers – and the ultra rich pay politicians." https:// michaelwest.com.au/merchants-h ave-become-princes-and-threaten-us-all/ # AI # capitalism # AusPol

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