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@sabrdance (posted 2026-05-04) claims sales and income taxes hit retired people…
Brief
@sabrdance argues (May 4, 2026) that retirees bear less sales and income tax burden than younger families because of 401(k) tax advantages and reduced spending on durable goods. Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) counters that Boomers still pay sales taxes, disputes the idea only Boomers own homes, cites ~70% homeownership for 30–50-year-olds, and accuses selective political convenience.
Why it matters
@sabrdance (posted 2026-05-04) claims sales and income taxes hit retired people less than young families, citing the entire tax benefit of 401(k) plans for income taxes and the fact retirees have already purchased most durable goods so incur fewer sales taxes on replacements.
Key details
- Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) replies that Boomers still pay sales taxes, rejects the stereotype that only Boomers own homes, states 'upwards of 70% of 30-50 year olds own their homes in the U.S.,' and accuses @sabrdance of picking progressive taxes when convenient.