 Taxes & Wealth Distribution
In the US, many studies indicate a growing disparity in wealth between the very rich and the poor. At the same time, many Americans believe the federal estate tax, which is imposed only on estates of more than $2 million or $4 million for a married couple, is unfair.
A very small group of the nation's wealthiest families has financed an aggressive campaign to repeal the estate tax, while some extremely wealthy Americans, such as the Gates family and Warren Buffett, strongly support the estate tax.
What do you think about imposing taxes on the ultra-wealthy in order to redistribute accumulated wealth? Should there be a limit to the amount of wealth that can be inherited?
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