Millionaire gives entire fortune away while still alive

Quote from Angrycat:

when I'm in my sixties, I might donate my whole fortune to a charity instead of paying a steep death tax to the worthless politicians who will squander it on monuments to their bloated egos.

But, notice the guy didn't give it away when he was young.

Same with Buffet.

I also wonder how old Buffet was when he suddenly “discovered” that his secretary pays higher taxes…
 
Quote from Angrycat:

when I'm in my sixties, I might donate my whole fortune to a charity instead of paying a steep death tax to the worthless politicians who will squander it on monuments to their bloated egos.

But, notice the guy didn't give it away when he was young.

Same with Buffet.

It make sense to give the bulk of your fortune away when you retire or you when you cant grow your fortune anymore.

If you can continue to grow your wealth by 20% a year or whatever, the charities are going to much better off in the long run.
 
Quote from Businessman:


If you can continue to grow your wealth by 20% a year or whatever, the charities are going to much better off in the long run.

Absolutely. That's a great point. You'll actually give more to charity that way.

I V Trader,

Buffet is irritating because he spent the vast majority of his life employing an army of tax people to reduce his tax liability. Now, he's suddenly found religion. Of course, he has the option of paying more taxes than he owes. But he doesn't.

Interesting, isn't it?
 
Quote from Angrycat:

Absolutely. That's a great point. You'll actually give more to charity that way.

I V Trader,

Buffet is irritating because he spent the vast majority of his life employing an army of tax people to reduce his tax liability. Now, he's suddenly found religion. Of course, he has the option of paying more taxes than he owes. But he doesn't.

Interesting, isn't it?

so true
 
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