I guess this is your attempt to change the subject? We are talking about Apple right now. There is nothing unethical about legally following the tax code. If a CFO did not try and limit the tax dollars his company paid he would be fired.

 

Not to mention screwing over all the middle-class hard workers who own stock in Apple.

I guess this is your attempt to change the subject? We are talking about Apple right now. There is nothing unethical about legally following the tax code. If a CFO did not try and limit the tax dollars his company paid he would be fired.

For those circus clowns who defend the unpatriotic practices of corrupt corporations ... for those who think it's OK to cheat Uncle Sam by parking money in some Bermuda post office box ... all I can say is that you are showing your true colors today.

 

And those colors are NOT red, white and blue.

1. I dont see anything posted about illegal immigrants.

 

2. Most illegal immigrants dont pay any taxes, other than maybe sales taxes on purchases.

But illegal's collect billions in income tax returns...

Not to mention screwing over all the middle-class hard workers who own stock in Apple.

Actually, you do have a point. Most mutual funds own Apple. I'm surprised no one has hollered about the old argument of double taxation -- taxing Apple as a corporation and then taxing the capital gains of those who invest in the company either directly or through mutual funds.

For those circus clowns who defend the unpatriotic practices of corrupt corporations ... for those who think it's OK to cheat Uncle Sam by parking money in some Bermuda post office box ... all I can say is that you are showing your true colors today.

 

And those colors are NOT red, white and blue.

 

You really can't believe any of the stuff you post on here. No one is that out of touch. They aren't cheating anyone. Cheating implies doing something illegal. They aren't doing that. Again, you've made it very clear you think what they do is wrong, so your issue isn't with the corporations, it's with the IRS and tax code that allows them to do it.

 

And for the 5th time, will you please answer my question. Do you take every tax credit and deduction you can, or do you leave them on the table while filing your personal 1040?

Not to mention screwing over all the middle-class hard workers who own stock in Apple.

 

You really can't believe any of the stuff you post on here. No one is that out of touch. They aren't cheating anyone. Cheating implies doing something illegal. They aren't doing that. Again, you've made it very clear you think what they do is wrong, so your issue isn't with the corporations, it's with the IRS and tax code that allows them to do it.

 

And for the 5th time, will you please answer my question. Do you take every tax credit and deduction you can, or do you leave them on the table while filing your personal 1040?

Your question is apples and oranges. We're talking about corporate corruption, not how I fill out my tax return. When companies cheat Uncle Sam, they're shortchanging the young veteran just back from Afghanistan in need of services at the local V.A. hospital. They're shortchanging gov't programs to ensure the water we drink is safe. They're shortchanging my kids and yours in terms of deficit reduction. You may be comfortable with this "less is OK" corporate attitude, but I sure as heck ain't. My colors are red, white and blue, not "green with corporate envy."

I guess this is your attempt to change the subject? We are talking about Apple right now. There is nothing unethical about legally following the tax code. If a CFO did not try and limit the tax dollars his company paid he would be fired.

So you're saying duty to shareholders is more important than duty to country?! Say it ain't so, Bash.

Your question is apples and oranges. We're talking about corporate corruption, not how I fill out my tax return. When companies cheat Uncle Sam, they're shortchanging the young veteran just back from Afghanistan in need of services at the local V.A. hospital. They're shortchanging gov't programs to ensure the water we drink is safe. They're shortchanging my kids and yours in terms of deficit reduction. You may be comfortable with this "less is OK" corporate attitude, but I sure as heck ain't. My colors are red, white and blue, not "green with corporate envy."

 

It's an apples to apples comparison, so it's okay for you to shortchange the young veteran just back from Afghanistan, but not for Apple. Got it. Yeah, the saying "do as I say, not as I do" must be your motto.

So you're saying duty to shareholders is more important than duty to country?! Say it ain't so, Bash.

 

As long as its legal yes . It's very simple. Time to grow up and understand how the world works.

I'm fine if they don't pay taxes....and I'll respect the defense of a corporation not paying taxes.....just as soon as those defending stop crying about low-income earners not paying taxes and taking full, legal advantage of the tax code.

I'm fine if they don't pay taxes....and I'll respect the defense of a corporation not paying taxes.....just as soon as those defending stop crying about low-income earners not paying taxes and taking full, legal advantage of the tax code.

 

Huge difference is those complaining about those not paying taxes are complaining about the tax law and how it needs to be changed so everyone is paying something, not that they shouldn't take full advantage of the tax code. Twotoplace is saying the corporations are doing something illegal (which he's 1000% wrong on) and treason-worthy (which is probably the most absurd thing I've ever heard). Clearly you can see the difference in the two.

I'm fine if they don't pay taxes....and I'll respect the defense of a corporation not paying taxes.....just as soon as those defending stop crying about low-income earners not paying taxes and taking full, legal advantage of the tax code.

 

Like UKMF said, no one has ever said indivduals who pay no taxes are breaking the law. We believe the law should be changed. We demonize the tax code that allows the system of welfare to grow. What Twotoplace wants to do is demonize corporations for following the letter of the law while he himself takes every tax break he can. I have never called for individuals to be arressted for paying the amount of taxes the law says they should.

Like UKMF said, no one has ever said indivduals who pay no taxes are breaking the law. We believe the law should be changed. We demonize the tax code that allows the system of welfare to grow. What Twotoplace wants to do is demonize corporations for following the letter of the law while he himself takes every tax break he can. I have never called for individuals to be arressted for paying the amount of taxes the law says they should.

I think I've got about two tax breaks left since I've paid off my house mortgage. Maybe none. I just want to leave you and the rest of the big business boys with one last reminder: There's no green in red, white and blue. Those colors don't run (to Ireland or the Bahamas). Have a good evening.

Just so I'm clear, if you don't have an issue with corporations taking LEGAL tax deductions, you're unpatriotic and its treason-worthy? That about sum it up?

Just so I'm clear, if you don't have an issue with corporations taking LEGAL tax deductions, you're unpatriotic and its treason-worthy? That about sum it up?

I don't want to see Mr. Clean or the Energizer Bunny in prison stripes any more than you do.