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Dilemma 13

Dilemma 13

Q Watch: Ethical dilemma number thirteen: Inheritance Tax: Who Deserves What? Discuss: Should inheritances be taxed at a high rate? All written material will be judged not only on content but style. Typos, grammatical and spelling errors, and dishonesty (plagiarism) will all count against the final grade assigned. To successfully participate in a discussion forum, students will need to post a minimum of three relevant postings to the discussion, over at least three different days of the week. To be considered relevant, the posting must move the discussion forward with new information, opinion or direction. Posting only “I agree” or “I disagree” is not considered relevant, and will not be considered a relevant post. It is of course permissible to agree or disagree with a fellow classmate – as long as defensible reasons for the new position are provided. No personal attacks or disruptive behavior will be tolerated in the discussion. I believe the discussion boards are very important - hence I count them as a large part of your final grade. You will find I am generous with extra credit for bar-raising participation. Participate at least three different times a week, raise the bar each time, reference the sources for your opinions and you will do well. Keep the conversation flowing!

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I do think that inheritances can be taxed, but only to a certain extent. This means not overly taxing them over a certain percentage. I look at it with a win-win mentality because it allows the less unfortunate to benefit while still allowing people who are inheriting a chance at their family traditions and/or heirlooms. If all people feel that they are getting rewarded fairly then there will be a success all around. Parents providing for their children allows them to provide some sort of footing for the real world. Now if they find loopholes, that is on them because there are always going to be people who take the time to find them.