Reply to "John Stewart quote"

direstraitsOld Faithful

Originally Posted by jtdavis:

Why is it if you take advantage of a corporate tax break, you're a smart businessman. But, if you take advantage of something so as to not go hungry, you're a moocher.

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Some corporate tax breaks, such as accelerated depreciation, are to encourage businesses to invest in capital equipment. Such equipment is expensive and purchasing it creates jobs.

Ask Jon Stewart why his company takes advantage of local tax incentives to keep the Daily Show in NYC. Bit of a moocher, much, isn't he!

12/30/139:58 PM

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