Trump's 3 policy proposals that could impact your taxes

[@timgoodin306]

PROPERT TAXES SHOULD END WHEN THE PROPERTY IS PAID FOR IN FULL !!! ESPECIALY FOR SENIORS !!! LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN PEOPLE !!!

[@justbecause502]

​@@timgoodin306 I have been saying this all along 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Same as home insurance, that should be lowered, as your home doesn't get newer !!

[@BonnieBentz]

I agree 100%. This property tax s*** is if they said is a bunch of fraud. Anyway it invites fraud. Where has the money gone that they collect in property taxes in my city? It's a fortune

[@Panda_J1]

@@timgoodin306 property taxes are a state issue not a federal issue

[@sherrih6375]

@@timgoodin306 And, just how would the City, County, and State be funded?

[@sherrih6375]

A senior citizens primary residence, receives a homestead rate, normally of 4%.

[@january2798]

I can't afford to pay my taxes this year. I wish they would get rid of taxes, especially for us seniors on fixed incomes.

[@kittys.2870]

They will be added to end users - consumers! We will pay more for everything!

[@january2798]

@@kittys.2870 Not if just for seniors.

[@sharontabor7718]

And where do you think the money would come from for your sewer, water, roads, sidewalks, parks, police, fire, ems?

[@catherinefalk8263]

Don't expect any relief. You've got those rich, greedy investors acquiring properties via tax deeds.

[@ThomasthetankengineE2]

Try migrating towards the asia region. I'd say sg tax is 9% which is rather manageable

[@kathleenheisler7817]

I paid taxes on my SS all my life and now I'm being taxed again. It's a total disgrace to seniors. I do hope he follows through with his promise.

[@HerbalQueen]

@@kathleenheisler7817 he did publish his tax plan on his website…I suggest that you go and take a look and stop just hoping 🤞🏾

[@alirE2904]

Don't hold your breath

[@tessmonsta]

He won't Reagan (GOP Policy) started that policy. I mean we are a taxed to death country. Income, cars, sales, property, EVERYTHING we do is taxed. But unless your SS income is more than 15K you aren't being taxed on it even then say your SS is 20k only 5k is being taxed -which it should of never been.

[@kima3565]

And without incoming revenue, there will not be any SS for those that pay into it now because those that are working now are paying for those that are currently collecting. Your not receiving what you paid, what you paid went for those before you as we now pay for those currently collecting. And you can blame Bush who used our SS to fund war. So be happy that you're even getting something. We have to pay for you and may never collect or wait until we're 70+. Regan embezzled trillions of SS to fund government programs without ever paying a cent back. The system was mismanaged by none other than Republicans. Stop thinking Republicans are for you, research why and when SS was mismanaged

[@SteveSonoga]

Nonsense, he is for the Billionaire Class, not the senior class. Come on woman

[@JJacks920]

We should NOT be taxed on S.S.. I hope he follows through.

[@nioxa5421]

@@JJacks920 😂😂😂😂😂

[@carlalatuda6574]

@@JJacks920 Dream on.

[@kfb5583]

😂

[@FourHuskyHomestead]

Let’s pray 🙏🏻

[@SteveSonoga]

It's nonsense he's for BILLIONAIRES come on, man!

[@BonnieBentz]

Here's one. If you worked all those years and your house is paid off, you should no longer have to pay property taxes. Property taxes are killing the seniors. That should be one thing he could do. Our homes are paid off. We shouldn't have to pay property taxes anymore. Look at all the years we paid and the city has nothing to show for it. What the hell did they do with all the money?

[@beckybnyc322]

Here’s another…At least your generation was able to afford a home to invest in & got a chance to pay property taxes to contribute to your local schools. The generations below you can’t even afford rent w/ a full time job + let alone save for a down payment to invest. If seniors don’t pay tax then guess who will…the generations below you whose student loans became our 30 yr mortgages which is just great cause we can’t afford a home anyway🙄 u know what’s killing us…the cost of living period. Our American dream died as soon as our govt allowed private equity into our housing market add in the Patriot Act/citizen United ruling & there isn’t a pair of boot straps in the world that could lift us up out of this. Thanks to the greed of late stage capitalism & a failed corrupt govt America will be lucky to exist @ all by the time I’m a senior 💔

[@TenaB-j2l]

Property tax on your house and property is a state, county, tax it is not federal tax. Your state is the government agency that would have to eliminate property tax.

[@brendawalker4638]

Wasteful spending, on taxes we've paid. Look at our embarrassing streets, bridges and overpasses,patch jobs in large and small cities and towns.

[@lalagardenia6500]

Gave it to the iIIegals duh 😢

[@rhondabrock7872]

It's not just affecting seniors. I'm 53 and it's affecting me. My property taxes were raised by almost $400 last year

[@brendalaveine]

End Property tax on retired elderly! Brutal

[@debbieboyle6959]

Who was the last president that cared about seniors. Not trump

[@Mit-op6bo]

There's more boomers so they raised full retirement age for everyone born after 1960 so the boomers pay property taxes

[@Smurftastic69]

I can get behind this. The elderly should not have to pay property taxes on their homestead.

[@bbredhead70]

@@brendalaveine that is based on the state and county not federal.

[@rhondabrock7872]

@@brendalaveine noone should have to pay property tax

[@leor.3493]

So we get taxed on our pay, and everything we buy with that already taxed money gets taxed again and again. It’s bull crap

[@awesomeness7117]

Its called taxtion without representation, idk why anyone continues to pay its pure insanity

[@NinaK-sl7lx]

Right .. Then they come back again and ask you to pay again.

[@cococinnamon2236]

Hwy they voted for this

[@Chicago48]

More deficits. They're going to eliminate the IRS. No taxes at all.

[@Misaka-gt5yj]

but muh roads

[@deplorableaunt4804]

ALL TAXES NEED TO STOP FOR EVERYONE IN USA NOW ! WE ARE ALL BROKE.

[@judys5767]

😅🤣🤣 I'll bet you have an I-Phone and eat out often.

[@alirE2904]

Not all, those who have never paid their fair share are swimming in dough.

[@ReneeLibby-cv8vf]

LOL! Yeah we'll just stop maintaining the roads, paying out Social Security, kick the elderly in nursing homes to the curb if they are on Medicaid, stop all Medicare, won't have a mail service, etc. etc Why do people write such dumb things?? Stop and think what the Gov does and how it works.

[@twill5077]

@deplorableaunt4804 what a dumb idea? With what dollars are we going to pay for roads, schools, military, etc? You all will call for anything except that richest people paying more.

[@Sakachi18]

@@deplorableaunt4804 You realize taxes are how America makes payments on I'd massive debt, right? If the debt is not being paid, then the country could go under.

[@pete1735]

Why pay property taxes if your home is paid for

[@rogerfontaine8251]

Tax on tips is unlawful because tips are a GIFT FOR GOOD SERVICE from the customer and should not be counted as income.

[@mkat4271]

@@rogerfontaine8251 no, they are income. Because of you made no tips, they would have to pay you minimum wage. The customer is paying your wage. Tips should be taxed....I know people who make a lot of tips, why should I pay tax and not them.

[@karenflynn6589]

Gifts are income and by law taxes must be paid on them. Or do you not understand what "unlawful" means? I'll bet you voted for him.

[@tramarthomas6105]

they are literally income. Service workers salaries are incredibly low, and they get the majority of their income from tips. It would mean allow them to get away with contributing less in taxes than everyone else.

[@VoluptuousLynn]

I'm a 1099 worker if I don't report my tips as income it looks like I don't really make anything so why would I not want to report the tips so that I can rent a house or buy a car. Things in society are based on your income

[@tonynunez6539]

Retirees making below 100k in passive income should be exempt from paying taxes.

[@nicklll4477]

then retirees making below 100k in passive income shouldnt be getting benefits either. Whats it gonna be sunshine?

[@DawnRace-bh6tp]

@@nicklll4477what benefits?

[@teresadragstream8648]

What benefits , Sunshine?

[@tonynunez6539]

@nicklll4477 benefits are what you earn sunshine, tax cuts for billionaires are what they don't earn sweetheart. Got it. Good. Now go back to 5th grade before they miss you.

[@nicklll4477]

@tonynunez6539 you mean benefits that the politicians can control for votes. Maybe you should pay attention why the program is filled w IOUS, even a 5th grader can understand. Now start crying and address your grievances and high school ad-hominens to Congress.

[@WildflowerAnn]

Businesses are never going to eat the cost of tariffs. That will 💯 go to the consumer.

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

You are already paying the tariffs that other countries charge us. Trump will charge them tariffs to even the playing field unless they agree to drop their tariffs and our prices will decrease. Learn how it works.

[@Zappy1210]

You miss the point of tariffs. Ever wonder why US automakers sell little to no US made cars/trucks in China? The majority of Europe, most of the world in fact? It's because those countries place tariffs on consumer products not made in their countries. For example, China charges a 200% tariff on imported US made cars. The entire world has been doing tariffs on US made products, it's time we repay the favor. All business's merely need to do is produce their products in the US where we consume more products than anywhere else in the world , and business's will have no tariffs. Trump is a business man, not a politician. He knows what he is doing and it's in the best interest of every single American. The only products and business's that will be hurt by tariffs are those who do not offer American jobs and make their products on American soil. Several business's are already making plans to relocate or expand factories to the US to avoid tariffs. That creates American jobs and boosts the economy. Hope you found this helpful.

[@karenflynn6589]

@@Zappy1210 No, it's NOT helpful. It could take decades to build manufacturing facilities in this country so that we are completely self-sufficient. Equipment will need to be imported, raw materials will need to be imported (there are some that are not available in the U.S., to begin with), and this is why the last time Trump imposed tariffs small manufacturers, and farmers suffered, many went belly up, and why the cost of food and other domestic-origin products increased so much. Raw materials and equipment had to be imported. In the meanwhile, until all these facilities are up and running, and probably even afterwards, WE are going to pay significantly more for absolutely everything we need, because it isn't the exporter who pays the tariffs, it's WE the CONSUMERS. Also, please name ONE Trump business that was successful. There aren't any. He has no clue how money works. He only knows how to spend money--OTHER PEOPLE'S money.

[@mercedeswolf9473]

@Zappy...you know why most of the factories are in china&india?coz they offer cheap workforce that is not possible in usa.usa workers want a higher salary and the factory owners dont want to hire american workers for this reason.and tariff is not paid by any country who delivers stuff.the one who are taking the stuff will pay the tariff.and who will pay the tariff?its you american consumers.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣so good luck for 25% higher grocery prices.

[@Zappy1210]

@ So let me understand your stance. You support "sweat shops"? Having children working 16 hours a day making cheap clothes for $2.00 a day? Interesting... However, you're wrong about American's having to pay these tariffs. I've explained this in a few other posts in this very thread, but one more time won't hurt. Production of fuel and non-fuel minerals in the US was all but shut down by the former administration, that's a fact. The US has more fuel based oil in the ground than any country in the world, fact. The US has an untapped abundant supply of rare Earth minerals in the ground. Every product on Earth is made from everything the US has already but does not produce. Trump executive order free's all that up so we may produce our own materials for use in product goods. By tapping into what the US already has there is 0 need to buy it from other countries, hence 0 tariffs. Also the biproduct of this is 100's of thousands of new jobs. Now on to "sweat shop" goods vs made in America goods. Yes, "sweat shop" labor can not be beat legally in the US, I call that a good thing... BUT compare prices of imported vs American made, not much difference in price honestly. What's that mean? It means China is making a fortune off of American's buying cheaply made products made by "sweat shop" labor. Buy American made with materials made in the USA. When American companies no longer have to buy materials (ie Steel etc) from other countries which charge a premium with shipping etc etc, prices WILL drop, workers CAN be paid more. Win, win, win. As for the price of groceries? They were much, much cheaper before Biden took office, another fun fact. This will be fun to come back to in just a year or so to say "I told ya so". lol

[@AndrewBerube41]

Corporate greed says they're not gonna eat the cost of the tariffs and pass it right down to the consumer.

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

Why so negative?

[@jimsmisadventuresinbeekeeping]

@@robertjohnson-mt8pz I don't think they are being so negative, i'm pretty sure they are positive that's what will happen, and I agree with them 100%

[@Mrz_Wild_Wolf]

Do you realize how much we are paying in sales? I save each one of my clients as much as I can but when I am over taxed then yes it does trickle down to my clients untimely just to stay afloat. What many do not realize is tax breaks higher up means more money in your pocket. If you buy within our country then yes things will be cheaper then buying outside of the U.S.

[@rebeccatrono3376]

@@AndrewBerube41 that's the way tariffs work! A company imports goods, they pay the tariffs and then pass that additional cost onto the consumer to get reimbursed for the tariff.

[@bloodyninja2411]

@@robertjohnson-mt8pz you mean why so factual?

[@TS-ll4hd]

I’m a federal employee and I never saw a tax cut. Federal employees only bring home about half of their paychecks due to taxes and health benefits. The gross pay may be high but then net is low and the net isn’t taken in account.

[@gloriayancey162]

Your Medicare and you plan D goes up every time they say you are getting a raise. So you really are not getting a Raise

[@marcelalujan5859]

@TS-ll4hd If you’re not a billionaire, you’re only going to see a tax increase!

[@janetbusch6517]

That's the same for most of us not just federal employees. My income looked decent but since my children are adults I have only 1 person to count- I brought home less than 50% after insurance, taxes etc. But I sure was taxed as if I got the whole income!

[@Franky-j6e]

The uncertainty surrounding Social Security is making many Americans feel uneasy. Rising costs of living and political changes have added new layers of complexity. If you're relying on Social Security as a significant part of your retirement income, it's essential to understand how proposed changes could affect your future.

[@Pierce-p7f]

Social Security is under pressure. The latest data indicates that the Social Security Trust Fund could be depleted by 2033, potentially reducing benefits to just 77% of current levels unless significant reforms are made. This is where discussions about Trump and Musk’s new strategies come into play, as they aim to reshape the economy with innovative funding solutions.

[@louisahernandez]

Today, I’ve turned my focus to maintaining a balanced investment portfolio while keeping an eye on political and economic trends. For instance, Musk's ideas about leveraging new technologies to generate revenue could impact government funds, while Trump’s plans for tax reforms might alter how Social Security is funded. Together, these policies could lead to adjustments in how benefits are distributed or taxed in the coming years.

[@SergioRomano-nj8eb]

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[@Jonesmatsunaga]

The idea is good. Plus he does free consultations ​Uncertainty around Social Security is real, but proactive planning can secure your retirement

[@Rdz2012]

@@Franky-j6e Finally! Someone bringing facts to what is actually going to happen. Thank you. On point!

[@commonsense31]

The rich will get richer and low income families will pay for it

[@52Tele]

How? Did you not hear anything that was said in the video or do you usually open your mouth without understanding anything?

[@jimbrown4640]

I am getting a tax cut since I work overtime quit a bit every month. I am no where near what you would call RICH.

[@egyptiandeity1862]

How?

[@kimberlycarter369]

Actually the taxes you get back are based entirely on the government spending for that year. If rich people paid more taxes instead of less, you would receive more refunds. Since the rich pay so little, and the deficit is so high, the refunds Your receiving are meager at best compared to if the rich paid their fair share.

[@acustomer7216]

@commonsense31 that's been the plan all along

[@L.L.E.A.Blake60]

I was hoping he would do away with the IRS completely No taxing the American people

[@doloresmartinez2434]

@L.L.E.A.Blake60 then you wouldn't have emergency services, schools, roads etc.

[@aperry4489]

@@L.L.E.A.Blake60 you do understand that taxes are used for infrastructure, schools, military, etc?

[@KitKatToeBeans]

🤦🏽‍♀️

[@LukeMetoyer]

Actions speak louder than words. You get what you voted for.👌

[@jenniecotton2385]

What did you get when you voted for biden and harris..corruption and deceit

[@commonsense31]

No other country pays the tariffs’ Americans pay the tariffs

[@alexjoshu1]

@@commonsense31 I get u it's like stabbing ourselves lol

[@LLQ423]

Tariffs are just another form of taxation. Eliminating the IRS to make up for government revenue with the ERS will only mean that we will get taxed more on everything we buy. The only way to not get taxed too much, will be to buy the least possible. What do people think this is gonna do to the US economy, driven by as much as 70% consumerism?

[@dianabehr3169]

The poorest will be hit the hardest since food and other necessities make up for most of their expenses

[@Zappy1210]

You miss the point of tariffs. Ever wonder why US automakers sell little to no US made cars/trucks in China? The majority of Europe, most of the world in fact? It's because those countries place tariffs on consumer products not made in their countries. For example, China charges a 200% tariff on imported US made cars. The entire world has been doing tariffs on US made products, it's time we repay the favor. All business's merely need to do is produce their products in the US where we consume more products than anywhere else in the world , and business's will have no tariffs. Trump is a business man, not a politician. He knows what he is doing and it's in the best interest of every single American. The only products and business's that will be hurt by tariffs are those who do not offer American jobs and make their products on American soil. Several business's are already making plans to relocate or expand factories to the US to avoid tariffs. That creates American jobs and boosts the economy. Hope you found this helpful.

[@haa729]

​@@dianabehr3169The poor get food stamps dude 🤦🏼‍♀️ if they choose to buy junk food and sodas instead of real food with their food stamp card then that's their problem. As far as necessitates go the majority of medicade/medicare programs either send you a card with $100-300 to buy that stuff or an online catalog to shop from where you can buy toothpaste, tooth brush, shampoo, conditioner, soap, Tylenol, Motrin anything you can think of for a few bucks each. Yall act like the "poor" is poor and they certainly are not with the amount of freebies they get.

[@karenflynn6589]

@@Zappy1210 Please tell us more about how you don't understand how tariffs work and how they will negatively impact THIS economy. U.S. businesses that have to import raw materials, goods, and equipment, will be the ones who have to pay the tariffs, and they will, in turn, pass those punitive taxes on to consumers, one way or another. This is why so many small manufacturers and farmers couldn't stay in business after Trump imposed tariffs during hie first term in office. He doesn't understand the first thing about how money works, except how to spend it wastefully, and that's why every single business he has ever had has failed.

[@joshnorris8970]

@@karenflynn6589 depending on the tariffs, if the tariffs are only on fully manufactured items, not raw materials, problem completely solved

[@hurzak]

If he eliminates the payroll tax we can kiss Social Security goodbye.

[@Kitty-kitty297]

If you're 50 or under, you're never gonna see Social Security anyway so you aren't gonna be missing anything

[@StraightWhitearrow]

@@hurzak pelosi already emptied that account

[@haa729]

Why would you want to depend on the government anyway? They have shown us that we can not rely on them time and time again. From healthcare to school to retirement.

[@karenflynn6589]

@@StraightWhitearrow No, she didn't .

[@karenflynn6589]

@@haa729 Because WE paid into it our whole working lives, and we earned it.

[@mbprim]

Anyone thinking corporations will do good by the consumer is a complete fool. Stop listening to these morons.

[@johnnymatheis1018]

What do Hermie the dentis elf, invaders from Mars, and Predator all have in common? They're all more believable than trickle down.

[@rusty299]

🇺🇸 OVERTIME TAXES SUCK 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@clarestucki5151]

Tariff taxes are NOT paid by the exporters, they are paid by the importers, and passed along to consumers

[@stockjonebills]

Get rid of tax inheritance tax bullcrap

[@DogAteMyPopcorn]

I am not a millionaire, so I don't expect any tax break. It seems the tax breaks are for the rich, for some reason. I'd be happy only paying the same amount Trump does.

[@artsygirl226]

Exactly.

[@johnniewalker3029]

Pay it then.

[@FunnyMemo]

Which is zero. He has bragged about that.

[@gordonhopkins4658]

How can any business absorb a 20% tariff. This guy is lying to us. Prices will go up. Period!

[@grafando]

That's the whole point: they're not supposed to be able to. It will force them to move manufacturing back to the US.

[@gordonhopkins4658]

@grafando That's not possible! USA can not make everything. Those tariffs will get passed onto the customer.

[@crismcdonough2804]

@@grafando and how long will that take? Meanwhile we will get shafted

[@TheSpartan3669]

​@@grafandoThe problem is that many products will still be cheaper to produce overseas despite the tariffs. There are also many products and crops that can't be produced here.

[@jimbrown4640]

Maybe they should buy American made products. No tariff on American made products.

[@NestThermostat-y3j]

I say, cut out filing taxes every year, when taxes are getting taking out of you pay. I don’t understand the purpose of filing taxes then end up owing taxes. This needs to stop period.

[@martijnp]

Self employment or side businesses require self reporting. Whats taken out of your income is an estimate, which will increase depending on the bracket you land in.

[@FreshLounger]

A lot of people have multiple streams of income. Your tax rate is based upon the last dollar you earn at the end of the year.

[@jimsmisadventuresinbeekeeping]

@NestThermostat-y3j If you're self employed, I have no advice to offer you because I am not self employed. If you aren't self employed then I can offer you this advice. If you end up owing taxes every year when you file then you need to check your W-4 and make the necessary adjustments so you get a refund instead of owing. It may be something as simple as having an extra $25 - $50 in taxes taken out of your paycheck every payday which can be specified on your W-4. I have $25 extra taken out every payday which guarantees me a refund every year, it's not a huge refund, but it's a refund nonetheless. If I find that I need to adjust that then I do so, and I don't miss it at all. Just don't let your employer tell you that you can't make changes to your W-4 because you can, if they tell you any different they're lying. I hope this helps.

[@backcountyrpilot]

@@jimsmisadventuresinbeekeeping With respect, you’re thinking like a consumer, not an investor. If you are responsible and invest the additional cash, you should claim 10 dependents so that the IRS takes less of your cash throughout the year. You should always want to pay in, rather than receive a refund.

[@Loretali371]

Welcome to USA a country of law and taxes

[@dcloewer]

Has everyone forgotten that the 2017 Tax Act gave the average family of four an $800 deduction (decreasing yearly until 2025). That sounds great until you factor in the "Tariffs" in 2018 that cost the average family of four more than $1000 per year in increased costs for food, clothing, etc. The icing on that sweet deal was that the tax cut for corporations has NO expiration date!

[@angelsandoval9346]

@@dcloewer unfortunately that's not emphasized, and actually ignored.

[@karenflynn6589]

@@angelsandoval9346 Every horrifyingly ridiculous thing he has done has been ignored.

[@VikoolyaLV]

Tariffs only apply to IMPORTS, therefore, if you purchase a made in USA product, the price should not go up because of the tariffs. This will also encourage manufacturing to return to the US and keep our prices low.

[@danburch9989]

And our exports will be assessed a tariff by the countries we sell stuff to in retaliationn. Count on that. Wal-Mart might have to close its doors. Our labor costs are much higher than China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries. Goods made in the USA will still be expensive along with foreign made goods.

[@roro_8181]

We do not need to export. We have always had everything we need right here, but will we use it?

[@Henry-fk7cq]

No. US manufacturers will raise their prices to be equal with the imports.

[@Les-i7e]

Tips. Pay them a decent wage. What a disfuctional country

[@drobinson3999]

@@VikoolyaLV when trump did first term there was a major announcement that a company I forget the name was going to do manufacturing trump and company did photo op breaking ground business never came never built never produced anything wonder why ??

[@dipsetny9291]

NO TAX ON OVERTIME!!!

[@angelsandoval9346]

That's not happening, wake up.

[@dipsetny9291]

@@angelsandoval9346 He got no problems signing everything else, but we’ll see.

[@CherylBrewer-ph4tx]

Didn't he say he was going to get rid of tax on overtime.. but then he said he wants overtime only after working 80 hours a week???

[@scruffy7443]

@@angelsandoval9346 That's happening next!

[@Zappy1210]

Once tariffs are established no tax on overtime is to follow closely behind. I'd say within 2 years we will see that bill hit congress.

[@Joe-wv7pv]

Why is a bonus checks taxed higher ? That may get a head money. It’s always upset me!

[@angelaphilbrook2556]

@@Joe-wv7pv exactly..my Christmas bonus would have Been awesome if they hadn't taxed me so hard..it was a disgrace what I ended up with.

[@coffeelink943]

@@angelaphilbrook2556bonus is basically free money, of course they aren’t letting you having it for free

[@chathurdikaj]

True that sadly.😢

[@spudbono5747]

Bonus income is NOT taxed at a higher rate. The WITHHOLDING on your paystub may be at a different rate than your base pay, but that has nothing to do with your actual tax obligation. If you are finding that you get large refunds when you file your taxes, claim more exemptions on your W4.

[@janetbusch6517]

Only if it throws you into a higher tax bracket. I'd rather only pay higher tax on the small amount that throws you into a higher bracket than to tax you higher on your entire income because a bonus throws you up a bracket. I had a brother In law who's bonus each year was equal to 75% of my total income. Some rich people get 6 figure bonuses- I expect them to be taxed on those bonuses like the rest of us " regular people".

[@pamsauder668]

How about decreasing /eliminating property taxes.

[@Letsgo365]

That is state based, not federal.

[@Chew-w5d]

The words sounds good but the bottom line is we are still going to pay more money, instead of taxes we will pay for the increase of goods due to Trumps tariffs. While the rich benefit the most in reduced taxes.

[@PaganWizard]

End Federal income tax on pensions across the board, not just Federal employees. People walking away from their several year career to enjoy their "golden years" could really benefit from this as, they are no longer receiving the amount that they were when they were working, and have constantly increasing medical expenses.

[@garyt-of6yb]

SENIORS ARE LEFT OUT WHEN IT COMES TO RETIREMENT! TAX TAX TAX TAX TAX AND MORE TAX!

[@todddunn945]

The "External Revenue Service" already exists and has since 1789. It is called the Customs service. It collects tariffs and duties on imports from the US companies that import the products.

[@om3667]

Exactly. This alleged CPA should know that

[@lynnhoffmann247]

So should the president.

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

@@lynnhoffmann247 Trump will expand its reach and functions and rename it.

[@jimsmisadventuresinbeekeeping]

@@lynnhoffmann247 Don't give him that much credit, he ain't as smart as he has a lot of people believing he is.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

@@jimsmisadventuresinbeekeeping I wasn’t giving him credit; I was pointing out he *should* know already.

[@tk4c415]

I disagree, it is a sure thing that tariffs will increase consumer prices.

[@royprovins7037]

Who told you that

[@mainaunt4447]

Everything will go up. No body works for free

[@wobbuffetbuffet]

@@tk4c415 unless you buy stuff made in the US. I won't need to increase my business charges because I don't resell stuff, I manufacture it myself. I by materials locally produced and my machines I buy from US companies with a US manufacturing branch so no tariff. Larger companies will start building things in the US for that reason too, other countries already do this to secure their manufacturing jobs. I guess if you blow lots of money on Temu this sucks for you.

[@Jacob-ed1bl]

@@royprovins7037 It's common knowledge because that's literally what happens lol.

[@tk4c415]

@ history told me that

[@AndrewBerube41]

You don't have to tax social security if the plan is to outright eliminate it.

[@Rottingboards]

The taxes Trump is eliminating helps support SS.

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

Only Democrats want to eliminate Social Security. They call it an entitlement. It is not an entitlement, we paid into it for years (56 years for me) and our employers matched our contributions.

[@jimsmisadventuresinbeekeeping]

@AndrewBerube41 There is or was (last I heard) no plan to outright eliminate it, when they were talking about cutting social security they were talking about cutting the maximum benefits from $1700 a month to I think it was $1500 a month, which is still not a good thing to do. I will be applying for my SSI benefits in March so I hope they don't mess with it too much.

[@earthquake3.9]

I'm on S.S. and my maximum amount has NEVER BEEN $1,500-1,700😮! And yes I'm Low income. can someone please explain where that amount comes from 🤔

[@Rottingboards]

They don't want to eliminate SS they want to play with the money set aside for SS. So they want to turn SS into an investment scheme. Terrible idea. Trump admin don't want it to be a guaranteed income.

[@wildwendell3970]

They need get rid of all these dam taxes period it should be minuscule tax for state city taxes we need stop being taxed for every dam thing we buy practically

[@christopherrivera710]

How will we pay for government run programs and utilities without tax revenue? Services like road/bridge maintenance, water supply lines, electrical grid maintenance, and many more are already severely underfunded to keep up with increased demand. Not to mention social security, which will be insolvent in the near future. The government is already in a massive deficit, we need tax reform to ensure corporations and ultra rich individuals pay an effective tax rate at least equal to the average working America. Unless we cut every government run program, which would lead many Americans FURTHER into poverty.

[@kelleysmith7345]

@@wildwendell3970 libertarianism has never worked anywhere in the world.

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

It could be replaced with a sales tax. The more you buy, the more you pay. Buy expensive stuff like diamonds and yachts and you pay much more, so rich people pay more. No need for deductions, no need for the IRS.

[@jessicabixler1658]

​@@kelleysmith7345yes l used to be libertarian and realized it depends on everyone doing the right thing....dosnt work when there is power and fiduciary responsibility involved...

[@karenflynn6589]

Taxes are not necessarily a bad thing, unless not everyone pays their fair share. Taxes pay for schools, roads, infrastructure, emergency management, all sorts of safety net programs, things that are vital for everyday life. However, when the majority of the funding comes from the middle and lower classes, because the wealthy pay relatively nothing compared to their income, it makes the burden even greater for the average citizen. It's going to be much worse when tariffs take effect, and he cuts taxes for the wealthy even more. Musk said they were going to destroy the economy, and average people will suffer terribly.

[@ellenrainier338]

That all sounds great no taxes but maybe check his history he cheated people out of overtime money plus he wants to stop ss so no if you get nothing you pay nothing 😢😢😢

[@lonzo61]

Tax cuts while we have a $30T deficit. WTH?

[@tk4c415]

only way he can bankrupt the country. he is a genius

[@royprovins7037]

Couldn't care less. Cut spending

[@hoppingrabbit9849]

@@royprovins7037😂 let me know when defense isn’t a blank check 😂

[@lonzo61]

@@hoppingrabbit9849 I'm in agreement with both of you. But we won't cure the deficit solely by cutting spending.

[@awesomeness7117]

Actually we shouldn't even be paying, have any of us been represented in the last 20 years??? No we haven't, infact we have been robbed and lied to around every corner, its called taxtion without representation and we still pay, its insanity at its finest.. we keep doing the same thing but expect a different result, maybe it's time to change

[@michellewhiteman4116]

I'm on SSI and can't afford food or my bills let alone anything else

[@FunnyMemo]

Same here.

[@gothic_ace2037]

We're all gonna get taxed into homelessness....

[@butterflygirl2285]

My deal is the average person can't do there own taxes, because the IRS tax rules are constantly changing. Also, if an inadvertently mistake is made the penalties can be ridiculous. So, many people hire a professional to prepare them.

[@JosephGalloway-tf7zv]

The tariffs will only work if they do a major revamp on our income tax (or do away with it all together). Prices will go up and this will be real bad for people that are already struggling.

[@ShaggyFrancis]

So it’s all smoke and mirrors. Cut your taxes but raise your prices on products and services through tariffs. What should you expect from a lifetime con artist? Smoke and mirrors.

[@Lang-th1fr]

His supporters always thinks that he fixes it. 😅

[@davidelswick3309]

End income taxes,end property there unconstitutional and illegal and remove taxes on S.S.of retires,remove property taxes on retires.

[@patches3216]

@@davidelswick3309 End income taxes will raise sales tax to 20% or more if not America will implode.

[@JudeyCat]

Additionally to eliminate taxes on certain items of income, you still haven’t mentioned that would take an act of congress not the president. This whole discussion is so irresponsible and misleading to the average taxpayer who lacks a legal or accounting background. Only for headlines huh?

[@eochanghi6501]

Who controls congress today?

[@karenflynn6589]

He keeps doing things that are illegal or unConstitutional, in the hopes of just wearing everyone down so that sooner or later they will let him do whatever he wants. He is going to overburden the courts, Congress, the citizens, and the entire government of this country. He wants to be dictator, and this is how it's done. Haven't you read Project 2025? It's all in there.

[@miken7629]

Eliminating tax on Tips is so Strippers & Prostitutes won't have to pay income tax

[@karmasutra4774]

I switched my business to tips only now lol .. but it's an IT networking co

[@tk4c415]

@@karmasutra4774 everyone will get a 1$ a year salary and the rest in tips , how could it go wrong

[@retz79]

@@karmasutra4774 i want my salary to become tips too 🤣

[@Lamar-s3v]

Some of us go to restaurants - guess it depends where you go shopping. LOL

[@jessicabixler1658]

The way Trump structured it, it is actually so hedge fund managers can claim a bunch of their income as "tips"

[@GreenTRC1]

I wish the tax percentage was a fixed tax across all earnings and profits. No brackets no write offs just 10%.

[@chessdad182]

Deficit goes BOOM!

[@michaelc1063]

Bond Yields to the moon lol

[@rzh3443]

Federal debt as well. They only care about this when the Dems are in office doing infrastructure or other middle class valuable expenditures. Fiat currency allows a lot of leeway , but expect inflation to rear its head again.

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

Learn some economics.

[@mackm7781]

It already did for 4 years

[@mvann5]

Tax rate for millionaires should pay 80%. Yet they pay less than me. It is so unfair

[@theholisticmachine1493]

@@mvann5 they should pay 80% and you're crying fairness?

[@QueenSorrow5150]

Education is a great thing in life.

[@Corkfish1]

Umm, not true.

[@katannanat]

@@theholisticmachine1493 exactly

[@mikecascade]

@@mvann5 essentially you're saying "everyone owes me money and I need to pay less for doing less and hiring 0 people into the workforce"

[@lisamarie8907]

GET RID of GHETTO Taxes everyone is sick of paying Taxes!

[@f40detalladoautomotriz65]

Trump will end up screwing his rural poor base.

[@blackrocks8413]

he didn't last time, we did great. I think your just a hater

[@f40detalladoautomotriz65]

@blackrocks8413 denial is dangerous.

[@michaelhammond5895]

In today's economy that would include the middle class

[@f40detalladoautomotriz65]

@@michaelhammond5895 that is certainly the way things are looking but hey Elon, Bezos and Zuckerberg are very happy with their purchase of Trump.

[@lavernevictoriacarol4531]

Mr. Gordon, I am amazed that you would actually suggest that businesses would ‘absorb’ the costs of tariffs rather pass them on to the consumer:( When in the past has this ever happened? What, after one week of new administration suggests that such a concern for the consumer would be followed?

[@JudeyCat]

It’s irresponsible to not state that this does not affect the current tax season. This talk pertains to the next or upcoming tax seasons not the one we are currently in.

[@007MJFan]

Agree and congress still has to vote on it, so none of it is a sure thing or guarantee to be.

[@1RoseLia1]

So with hiring freeze seems that if due a federal tax return this may take much longer to receive...am i understanding this correctly? I am probably posting on channel comment section that doesnt explore this facet

[@yeahletsunpackthat]

Wouldn’t 2026 tax returns be for this year 2025.. and how can he end my husbands cancer program -immediately- but not enact this right now?

[@jeremyhazard5249]

I can see them allowing the tariffs and never ending our income tax, congress wont vote to remove that reelection bribe

[@Becks071]

Ironically his 2017 tax act reduced them for regular people and had them increase every year until last year while decreasing for high wage earners. So does that mean. More of his bogus breaks for the majority? You better check the details.

[@RobinLee-kb3xj]

I owe so much taxes. It's gotten where I can't sleep at night. I pray to the dear Lord about taxes to go away.

[@jimfields9491]

Years ago I worked for a company that would work us 6-7 days a week up to 18 hours a day and literally 80 to 100 hours a week. You loose most of your overtime pay in taxes. If Trump wants to help the working class then stop putting extra taxes on overtime.

[@coffeelink943]

Ikr.. knowing that much OT you did I would assume you would walk home with extra $700+ with no taxes

[@jimfields9491]

@ just the opposite. I was paid time and a half but after the higher taxes on overtime I didn’t quit make my regular hourly wage. Between 41 and about 60 hours you make more and most everything above 60 hours a week goes to the government.

[@ellenmercado5220]

Remove the School tax for Seniors who doesn’t have children in the school

[@encoredma]

Income tax was never intended to be applied to 'wages'. Income and & wages are not the same thing, and are not even defined in the law as being the same thing. Earning wages is the right of every man, and is based on an exchange of time, not a tangible good that trades hands. People really need to educate themselves.

[@tabp8448]

🎯

[@kirkberg-ug5np]

And we all were supposed to get an extra $4,000 a year in tax relief that did not happen. Trump eliminated SALT which actually penalizes people in states that have state income taxes. Tariffs are a tax on the consumers and that is the bottom line.

[@BigBrotherMotown]

This so-called CPA is flat-out LYING. All tax brackets did NOT " most likely" receive a tax cut in 2016. SOME peoples taxes actually increased. The reason i LNOW this is because he used the qualifier " MOST LIKELY" instead of stating DEFINITIVELY that ALL tax brackets did receive the cut. The devil is in the details. He's a CPA. He doesn't deal with likelihoods or possibilities. He deals with NUMBERS, which are ABSOLUTE. There is no ambiguity in MATH.

[@martijnp]

So you're saying that by "most likely" he actually means "most likely"? Crazy huh.

[@BigBrotherMotown]

@martijnp What I'm saying is that "most likely" is a Freudian slip for the fact that he KNOWS that everyone DID NOT receive a tax cut. But when you lack critical thinking skills, you MISS that point....crazy huh.

[@CherylBrewer-ph4tx]

Our taxes went up in 2017 by alot

[@thomaschamberlain9811]

Pi

[@rhodamontgomery7450]

Y'all voted him back in! He still lies!

[@sand0077]

Those that voted for him just couldn't get enough of his deceit!

[@coreygrimes6442]

I will take him over Kamala any day because she def. Didn't do anything but help criminals and immigrants migrate over here

[@jimbrown4640]

What lies? This is being worked on by Congress as we speak. Promises made, promises kept. An idea that Democrats don't seem to understand.

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Oh please 🥺

[@carlalatuda6574]

@@rhodamontgomery7450 I didn’t.

[@4vrstand]

Project 2025, READ IT!!! He wants to reclassify tips to not be taxed and THEN reclassify BONUSES to the TIP Category so BONUSES will be considered TIPS and NOT TAXED! The Ultra Wealthy make millions and billions in bonuses, SO if they push to call Bonus a "Tip" all of a sudden it is not taxable to the Wealthy. It's never about working people.

[@stephencullum8255]

Not having my Social Security income tax would cut a big piece out of my tax bill. But this will hasten the insolvency of the Social Security Trust fund unless the cut is replace else where. .

[@miken7629]

Social Security Trust Fund doesn't exist, government spent that money as fast as it came in, what you see is a digital representation of a trust fund as if it really existed, it doesn't, Social Security payments are made from current tax receipts, government accounting is a make believe fairy tale.

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

Trump will fix it.

[@Lamar-s3v]

"...the insolvency of the Social Security Trust fund..." $250 BILLION to Ukraine, ect... *WTF*

[@MrWms-su5wz]

@@stephencullum8255 ding, ding ding, you win the prize

[@dillonh321]

Doesn’t matter. The “trust fund” is and has been managed by an untrustworthy government. They have been dipping in to it to fund things unrelated to social security for decades. That is the main reason it is insolvent.

[@ndi5670]

So no tax on tips and OT BUT an increase in prices due to tariffs?! This means more out of pocket spending. Which cancels out the “tax break”.

[@richardweyland116]

This is brilliant - if a company doesn't want to pay tariffs, they can move their business to the US. Our taxes will be lower, regulations will be cut and our energy will be cheaper. So the US will be very attractive to do business.

[@tamaracubit6469]

@@richardweyland116 Prices will go up!!

[@darkstorminc]

Not how that works. Moving manufacturing back to the US is still more expensive than high tariffed goods from China.

[@CherylBrewer-ph4tx]

But the savings will be offset by having to pay workers much more here in the US...

[@nickdelaney6953]

Trump supporters don't think things through.

[@karenflynn6589]

Foreign companies will not pay a single penny for ANYTHING they export to the U.S.--that's not how tariffs work--they never have, and they never will. U.S. businesses that import things from other countries will pay the tariffs, then pass those costs on to the consumers. WE will be paying more for EVERYTHING, because even components and ingredients have to be imported.

[@Kish-wm8tu]

If I can’t get it on my OT then they better not get it on tips either

[@Sullivanserves]

My gut tells me that the external revenue service is only going to be able to survive by the internal revenue service raising taxes on the average everyday common person. Maybe it's just me

[@TK.000]

No double taxing. No property taxes after property is paid off. Reduced property taxes for those who don't have children (school tax). Don't tax social security. Don't tax investments used with already taxed money (what's the point of having a growth account if it's going to be taxed).

[@patricksanders858]

I'm simply not going to be making big purchases for the next four years.

[@annecollins6527]

Longer

[@FunnyMemo]

I will be shopping thrift stores and garage sales only!

[@tomperderson1585]

I was told that those who make less than 1865 a month dont pay taxes with a direct deposit we don't see that

[@mariyay8914]

Maybe there is something wrong, but I worked the same job for many years as independent contractor, I started paying more tax because I couldn’t deduct certain items as before Trump‘s tax reform, which makes me think that shouldn’t show all the income that I make to save money to buy items that cannot deduct anymore. Anyway, I paid 10 times more taxes a year that Donald Trump did.

[@coldwarveteran4239]

External Tax service already existed. It is called the customs office.

[@kelleysmith7345]

@@coldwarveteran4239 yes, a lot of the money out of the “new” ERS will most likely be diverted to peoples pockets.

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

Air Force Space Command was renamed to United States Space Force by Trump in his previous term. It was assigned a separate directorate and expanded. He will rename customs to External Revenue Service and expand their mission.

[@Bay0Wulf]

I think eliminating the “State Tax Deduction Cap” would be a VERY BAD IDEA. Writing off YOUR State Taxes simply allows those STATES to Increase Taxes to eat up the difference and Their Citizens to NOT FEEL what THEIR States are doing to THEM. That is, the Federal Government and the US Citizenry SUBSIDIZES Those States … Those People … who DO NOT Fight THEIR State Governments’ Taxation. (ex. NYC $ State, California) WHY should MY Taxes be used to Support THEIR States’ TAXES?

[@lanamcquown3063]

The pasta looks great, but that sauce, oh man, that sizzling butter. Thanks for another great recipe.

[@Uncleschannelkcm]

I rather pay taxes on things I buy. As long as you don't take $2000 out of my check biweekly

[@WilliamOpferman]

Customs and Tariffs could be the External Revenue Service and doing away with or lowering income taxes will help to offset price increases from tariffs. The idea of tariffs is to increase domestic manufacturing but over regulation and insurance expenses on employment in the US are still a huge hinderance to job creation and fair wages in this country. I was a small business employer for a short time in construction and to pay a worker $10 per hour back in the eighties cost me about $ 60 per hour with all the taxes and insurance, licensing and other benefits and expenses for the employees. Most of them didn’t want the benefits and were willing to work for a little higher pay as 1099 or contract labor employees. Also my clients were not able to pay for the exorbitant cost of employee benefits that would make the job cost at least 3 times more. The bad problem is that most contract laborers and a lot of 1099 employees don’t file their taxes properly or even often don’t report their income at all. When I hired employees my income went down and I made less than any of my employees, because of unforeseen expenses and the inability to get any bids at a high enough rate to pay for the extra expenses that are added to employee wages and salaries.for example, if I bid a roof job at $50 a square for the labor to remove and replace and did it myself I could make $350 to $500 in a twelve hour day but if I had employees I would have to bid $150 per square to net the same amount and would have to leave the job site to make bids to keep them busy and often they were less productive when the boss was not there. The biggest employee expense is worker’s compensation which can exceed payroll and employment insurance which was 11% at the time. Also employer portions of taxes are a big expense. And the inability of customers to pay high costs for all these expenses makes it difficult to impossible to compete with companies who operate illegally with illegal labor.

[@christalisaias7236]

I call bs, respectfully.

[@katem6139]

This expert is not sure if tariffs will raise consumer prices? Lol

[@anamedina7666]

Already

[@crismcdonough2804]

I'm sure mine will go up. I will be punished for not funding his inauguration party. So will you.

[@earthquake3.9]

Why should we have to fund his inauguration party,us commoners didn't/couldn't afford to go bc of his High @$$ price of the tickets even if there was an option/opportunity 😢😔

[@Remyblaze-w4c]

Taxes are supposed to be on a voluntary basis so I heard

[@Ai4698]

If overtime, bonuses, and tips was non-taxed I would be working so many hours. I think working overtime is a joke, breaking your back just so you can receive $100 after taxes. I'd rather just not go to the restaurant/movies and save that 100 instead.

[@rncondie]

We need a consumer tax to replace an income tax. First, all food not prepared for immediate consumption should be free of tax along with healthcare and medicine. If I buy a car eat out etc I pay the consumer tax. The choice is mine. If I don’t want to pay the tax I don’t make the purchase. If I save the money instead of spending it I am rewarded with tax free interest earned. This is a lot smarter than a tariff.

[@barikitchens6383]

Most of us on social security don’t pay taxes

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

Speak for yourself. My wife works and I pay tax on 85% of my Social Security.

[@ana-up2ss]

@@robertjohnson-mt8pz huh you pay 85% then how much left on your SS?

[@richkuban2027]

@@robertjohnson-mt8pz file separately and you won’t.

[@dillonh321]

@@robertjohnson-mt8pz Must be why she said “Most of us”

[@danburch9989]

Wanna bet? If SS is your only income, then your statement is true. But for most others, we pay taxes on up to 85% of our SS income.

[@n4gix]

The proposed "External Revenue Service" is redundant. The United States Customs Service was a federal law enforcement agency of the U.S. federal government. Established on July 31, 1789, it collected import tariffs, performed other selected border security duties, as well as conducted criminal investigations. Why try to re-invent the wheel THAT HAS BEEN WORKING WELL FOR 236 YEARS? No substantive changes have been made aside from expanding the name to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[@o.g.c.9264]

What about no tax on overtime? Is it still coming?

[@johnrambo1349]

@@o.g.c.9264 no

[@michaelc1063]

😂

[@jamesronaldo2855]

Dawg what 😂

[@jnbp9312]

NO! 😅😅😅

[@crooked52h]

Salary workers seem salty

[@loringbush1455]

I don't expect much from my tax return this year or the year after that because it's always the same!

[@SolarizeYourLife]

LIES LIES LIES His tax policies didn't do chit for anyone except for the billionaires what's going to change this time????

[@MichelleMcCune-e7x]

Are "bonuses" considered "tips"?

[@Lancefromhalsey]

Start a business so you can offset the taxes. Most of your living expenses can be written off if you start your own business

[@mr90210]

Correct. Most take it too far not expecting an audit.

[@earthquake3.9]

Most people don't have enough money to start their own business 😔😢

[@fortheking116]

I think he ought to pass a executive order banning all us companies to do business with the US unless it's 100% run on American soil

[@tk4c415]

lets cut the tax on capital gains while we are at it..

[@mr90210]

lol. Nice troll.

[@kxht]

They're already changing the tax code to reclassify what overtime is and how tips work. The new overtime rules are going to be calculated over a 4 week period so if you work "overtime" one week you just get your hours cut the next and they don't have to pay a dime over the standard rate. Tips are going to be paid to the company going forward and the company decides who gets the tip. Didn't anyone read Project 2025? Even social security only gets taxed when people are getting multiple streams of income in addition to taking social security. It's just another tax cut for the wealthy. But enjoy your "tax Cuts".

[@NicholasParmer-p4h]

Blah blah just more bs

[@elizabethcroninger2148]

Social Security for retirement will be transferred over to Social Health Camps where sick, disabled elderly can get to enjoy picking produce.

[@jackskysegel9626]

Trump plans to invest 500 billion dollars into AI infrastructure in the U.S. - and that’s a big deal. But here’s what he said to reporters this past Tuesday: 'Look, I’ve got an incredible plan to put 500 billion dollars into AI infrastructure - it’s absolutely necessary to get this country moving forward. Honestly, we need to make sure we’re supporting the people who are really helping make America great, especially where the brain doesn’t always sit in the right place. You know what I mean. And these people, they always have our back - no matter what nonsense we tell them. And let me tell you, they are never forgotten. They show up, they vote, they make their mark for us - they’re fantastic. For these people, this is huge - it’s going to lighten their load, believe me! And anyone who doesn’t get that, well, they’ve got no clue, absolutely no clue. But you know what? The fake news will twist it, just like they always do. It’s unbelievable!'"

[@McGeistly]

So... 500$ billion dollars invested in AI infrastructure to do what for the US exactly? Who's going to move forward, and who's load is being lightened?

[@OkiChick302]

No healthcare, but you will be able to self diagnose via any bad information that has been entered into a system. Hmmm.

[@csm9105]

​@@McGeistlyReplace labor with more automation. After the Tech bros take their cut at least.

[@StellarStylesBySteph]

@@jackskysegel9626 as ai may create jobs. It’s already causing job displacement and corporations will let that happen silently to keep profits up. So I’m nervous going forward to see how this bill affects us. I think we should be cautious on the uses of ai because on one end it can be a major innovation. However, there could be backlash we can’t even yet fathom. I have realized in the past few months, we all need to be willing to have more civil conversations. Also we need to get out of the “fake news” mindset when it just comes to something we oppose. We need to question all sources, our biases, and lean on our neighbors. The division is a tool for all in power. I’m hoping for the best but expecting the worst from this just incase.

[@robertjohnson-mt8pz]

@@csm9105 AI is going to be big. Either we do it or the Chinese will. How is your Mandarin?