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Old 10-01-2007, 11:37 PM  
kane
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Originally Posted by sortie View Post
People keep saying "he didn't pay taxes".

Last I heard, legal workers with work visas still do not have to pay taxes.

The government can't tax non-citizens.

Maybe the law has changed though. Does anyone know the answer for sure?
I think you are correct, but I'm not sure. I think this is a good argument why it might be a good idea to get rid of all income taxes and install an nationwide sales tax. That way if these people buy cars and things like that they are paying some taxes.
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