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Old 09-08-2012, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by scott craft View Post
Does anyone know what the tax rate is on those in the top 2%? I understand these guys pay more taxes, but is that because they are taxed at a higher rate or simply because of the amount they are taxed on? I suspect it is because they make more and not because of their tax rate, but I haven't researched it.
They are taxed at a much higher rate. But it's only their income that is taxed that high. Capital gains is taxed at a much lower rate.
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