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tritsofme

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11. So what...you want states to steal tax dollars from individuals and businesses

Reply to debsy (Original post)

Tue Oct 21, 2025, 08:18 PM

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that were intended for the federal government? Because that’s who pays the lion share of taxes, not states

It’s hard for me to think of a dumber idea, even if a state managed to steal the money, the individuals and businesses would still owe what they owe, plus interest and penalties, while state officials are probably facing federal felony charges.

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When are we going to start withholding our taxes we pay to the Federal government? [View all] debsy Tuesday OP

You first Blues Heron Tuesday #1

I know several people who are doing this. Obviously I am not naming them. Coventina Tuesday #2

The money is withheld Progressive dog Tuesday #3

I mean states withholding money they send to the Feds debsy Tuesday #4

From the article Progressive dog Tuesday #6

Certain circumstances Wifes husband Tuesday #7

States don't collect the money MichMan Tuesday #5

Very significant penalties Wifes husband Tuesday #9

As much as i would like to, bluestarone Tuesday #8

What about boycotts and community organizing? debsy Tuesday #10

So what...you want states to steal tax dollars from individuals and businesses tritsofme Tuesday #11

Dumb idea it is! debsy Tuesday #12

YOU pay your Federal taxes to the IRS. YOU. So you just go right ahead and tell the freaking IRS ... Hekate Tuesday #13