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		x86a on May 21, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 'Millionaires tax' has already generated $1.8B thi... As a solidly-middle-class tech worker in Massachusetts, your stance hurts a bit. I'm a life-long renter with a family and elderly mother to support, and an IPO windfall would give me some much needed breathing room. I don't know who you picture when you think of a windfall recipient, but I can assure you I am not lighting any cigars with $100 bills.

jncfhnb on May 21, 2024 [–]

Poor baby getting $540k after tax instead of $580k On your $1M windfall. How will you sleep at night?

(Edit: and that’s aggressively acting as if the marginal income tax rates were applied to the whole thing)

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