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How is taxation not theft? (lemmy.world)

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You don't agree to pay it. You can't opt out and if you don't pay you get put in jail. How is this not theft?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Which specific tax are you referring to? Most taxes make sense in the USA, income tax, sales tax, property tax and such are just payments for services.

However, I do agree that inheritance tax is theft. Also, how the USA considers winning prizes/cash from sweepstakes, game shows, lottery as a form of income so you don't actually win what was stated is also theft