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Jeff Bezos proposes zero income tax for lowest earners

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and owner of Blue Origin, has proposed that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay zero federal income tax. He argues that these individuals, who contribute a small percentage of total tax revenue, face undue financial pressure. Bezos used the example of a nurse earning $75,000 annually to illustrate his point, suggesting such workers should not have to send money to Washington. While acknowledging the progressive nature of the U.S. tax system, he believes his proposal would represent a minimal financial impact on the government. AI

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Jeff Bezos proposes zero income tax for lowest earners

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a year

    Billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, says the bottom 50% of Americans should pay no federal income tax—and he plans to pitch the idea to President Trump.