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'Bond Villain' Jeff Bezos Claims 'You Could Double the Taxes I Pay' and It Won't Help Anyone (www.commondreams.org)
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[–] Natanael@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 day ago

Multiple ways, but that's one big one.

To loan against stock they use the stock as collateral. So tax the use of collateral as if it was an advance on capital gains tax. They would pay about the same as if they sold directly but with more annoying paperwork because they have to pass extra audits and shit.