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There might be a way to avoid higher taxes after coronavirus. Here's how

10 April 2020

9:33 PM

10 April 2020

9:33 PM

‘Let us never forget this fundamental truth: the state has no source of money other than money which people earn themselves. If the state wishes to spend more it can only do so by borrowing your savings or by taxing you more. It is no good thinking someone else will pay – that “someone else” is you.

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