You Can Try Too Hard to Avoid Paying Taxes

From: The Washington Post | Date: February 22, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

Taxes got you down?

Short of becoming a citizen of Tibet, it is hard to have income and avoid paying federal taxes.

Ever thought of moving or retiring to a state without taxes?

Ever refused a promotion or pay raise because it would put you in a higher tax bracket?

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Some financial and retirement planners say they have clients-- including many federal workers--whose first priority is cutting their tax bill--no matter what.

Some minimize their income. Others think about moving to Florida or Nevada to avoid state ...

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