#taxes

A balanced program for tax reform based upon the common sense idea of lowering taxes out of surplus revenues. ↗

— Andrew Mellon

#based #common #common sense #idea #lowering

Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now pays out twice as much in taxes as he formerly got in wages. ↗

— H. L. Mencken

#average #average american #formerly #got #much

We are afraid to face the hard questions. We are willing to tackle drugs, crime, and public education only if it doesn't cost us any new taxes. ↗

— J. Irwin Miller

#any #cost #crime #education #face

Inheritance taxes are so high that the happiest mourner at a rich man's funeral is usually Uncle Sam. ↗

— Olin Miller

#happiest #high #inheritance #man #mourner

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people. ↗

— James Monroe

#especially #exigencies #free #free people #impose

Instead of raising taxes as some would insist, we need to reduce waste and inefficiency in government. ↗

— Tim Murphy

#inefficiency #insist #instead #need #raising

I always want to say to people who want to be rich and famous: 'try being rich first'. See if that doesn't cover most of it. There's not much downside to being rich, other than paying taxes and having your relatives ask you for money. But when you become famous, you end up with a 24-hour job. ↗

— Bill Murray

#always #ask #become #being #being rich

There aren't many downsides to being rich, other than paying taxes and having relatives asking for money. But being famous, that's a 24 hour job right there. ↗

— Bill Murray

#being #being famous #being rich #famous #having

People really have to believe in their tax system. They have to believe that there is an equitable distribution of the burden, but there is also an important investment based upon the potential achievements that come from us paying our taxes. ↗

— Richard Neal

#also #based #believe #burden #come

Stars didn't have to worry as they were on long term contracts and were able to enjoy their vacations without worrying about tomorrow. Few had financial worries due to large incomes and little taxes. ↗

— Pola Negri

#about #contracts #due #enjoy #few