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Jeff Merkley: “Essentially, the wealthy investing in property proceed to never be taxed ever on their income from growing value of…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2024
Essentially, the wealthy investing in property proceed to never be taxed ever on their income from growing value of assets; is that not correct?
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley questions the tax advantages for wealthy individuals on asset appreciation.

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