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Elon Musk once paid one of the largest tax bills in U.S. history after selling Tesla stock in 2021 (1) — eclipsed only by Berkshire Hathaway's $26.8 billion payment in 2024 (2). But in a 2024 Pittsburgh town hall clip (3) once again making the rounds on X (4), the trillionaire argued Americans are already paying more than enough.
"You get taxed on what you earn, you get taxed on what you buy, and you get taxed on what you own," Musk said while discussing government spending and taxation.
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's how to fix it ASAP
JP Morgan sees gold hitting $6,000/oz before 2027 — and a Gold IRA lets you hold the physical metal while deferring the tax bill. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
Elon Musk once paid one of the largest tax bills in U.S. history after selling Tesla stock in 2021 (1) — eclipsed only by Berkshire Hathaway's $26.8 billion payment in 2024 (2). But in a 2024 Pittsburgh town hall clip (3) once again making the rounds on X (4), the trillionaire argued Americans are already paying more than enough.
"You get taxed on what you earn, you get taxed on what you buy, and you get taxed on what you own," Musk said while discussing government spending and taxation.
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's how to fix it ASAP
JP Morgan sees gold hitting $6,000/oz before 2027 — and a Gold IRA lets you hold the physical metal while deferring the tax bill. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
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