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But this is just a function of leverage and isn’t unique to tax deferment. This seems more of a complaint about rich people than rich not paying taxes.

With 7% interest you end up paying the same tax as initial liquidation in 10 years so it’s not perpetual. And you eventually pay tax on the gains so even though you made money, the government eventually gets their money and ends up with a larger total.



Being able to defer taxes is a function of the tax code and not wealth. The 401(k) system is another example, though vastly less favorable.

All useful forms of tax deferment are tax cuts, otherwise people wouldn’t use them.




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