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IRS Compels PayPal to Release Info
An anonymous reader writes "Just in time for the tax season, the IRS won a federal court ruling, allowing them to force PayPal to turn over records of American taxpayers who have certain foreign accounts. It's all part of an ongoing effort to track down money held in offshore accounts by would-be taxpayers. A spokesperson for PayPal acknowledged receiving the summons (PDF) and said 'We're still evaluating our options [...] The privacy of our customers' information is something we take really seriously.'"
If the American government would actually reduce Military spending a little then I'm sure you Americans wouldn't have to make up a deficit like that.
And interestingly, if they KNOW so much is missing, why haven't they got it back - they wouldn't need to go fishing, they would simply say "You DrEldarion, you haven't paid all your taxes, give us your money".
The figures you quote sound like the *AA made up "lost revenue" figures.
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IMHO, taxes are nothing more than theft, and I have no moral problems with those who are able to find ways to get out of it. Just because the government has the ability to steal money from you at gunpoint doesn't mean they are right in doing so. However, if you are comfortable with financing the murder of thousands/millions of foreigners, as well as the burgeoning police State at home, by all means rail against those who refuse to do so.
Your agreement is signaled by your sticking around. if you don't like the rules, then leave.
Otherwise, your argument is similar to the argument that private property is not valid, since you never personally ratified the concept.
It's not offtopic, dumbass. It's orthogonal.
Why should you be forced to earn money to pay for food, clothing, and shelter? No one asked you if you agreed to such a system, you were just born into it. So, why should you be expected to take responsibility for yourself? It's not fair!
Why should you even need to eat, drink water, or breathe to even survive? You never signed any documents agreeing to such limitations. It's not fair!
What the fuck is up with all these other people inhabiting the planet? You never gave them permission to exist. It's not fair! Since your life is here, they should all just go some place else, and stop using up the valuable resources that are yours by right. It's just not fair!
It's not offtopic, dumbass. It's orthogonal.