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Old 04-04-2022, 07:49 PM
 
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Given that Western society is aging, don't you think it would be a great idea to collect higher tax rates on each childless person? And, say, have the "normal" rate once a person parents 2 children (so, no advantage for having too many children either).


There could be also an "adoption" route for those who is not capable to give birth.

 
Old 04-04-2022, 07:55 PM
 
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Given that Western society is aging, don't you think it would be a great idea to collect higher tax rates on each childless person? And, say, have the "normal" rate once a person parents 2 children (so, no advantage for having too many children either).


There could be also an "adoption" route for those who is not capable to give birth.
No.

And, while it may be fair, homeowners with no children, or children that are attending private schools, are paying taxes for schools that they don't use.
 
Old 04-04-2022, 07:57 PM
 
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Given that Western society is aging, don't you think it would be a great idea to collect higher tax rates on each childless person? And, say, have the "normal" rate once a person parents 2 children (so, no advantage for having too many children either).


There could be also an "adoption" route for those who is not capable to give birth.
Peons are at no position to utter demands. Just hand over your money.
 
Old 04-04-2022, 08:00 PM
 
Location: Phoenix
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Given that Western society is aging, don't you think it would be a great idea to collect higher tax rates on each childless person? And, say, have the "normal" rate once a person parents 2 children (so, no advantage for having too many children either).


There could be also an "adoption" route for those who is not capable to give birth.
I think so, childless people should ay $1000/mo tax extra. We've probably spent $1M or more on our kids, definitely more now that I think of it.
 
Old 04-04-2022, 08:01 PM
 
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Per the title question - we already do.
 
Old 04-04-2022, 08:13 PM
 
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No, 'but there should be a 'tax' on stupidity ! I suspect it would bring in a lot of money.
 
Old 04-04-2022, 08:13 PM
 
Location: Florida
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Given that Western society is aging, don't you think it would be a great idea to collect higher tax rates on each childless person? And, say, have the "normal" rate once a person parents 2 children (so, no advantage for having too many children either).


There could be also an "adoption" route for those who is not capable to give birth.
And what about those of us who can't have children? Why should we be punished?????
 
Old 04-04-2022, 08:17 PM
 
Location: Kansas City, MISSOURI
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Per the title question - we already do.
Yup, OP missed that completely. Children are a dependent which you get a deduction for on your taxes.
 
Old 04-04-2022, 08:19 PM
 
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And what about those of us who can't have children? Why should we be punished?????

Adoption... There are plenty of children in USA without parents.
 
Old 04-04-2022, 08:20 PM
 
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The government already does that in the form of income tax deductions.
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