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Follow on Google News | Tax The Rich By Robert KiyosakiGiven the tax the rich fervor growing in America and around the world, Robert Kiyosaki offers a different point of view on taxes
By: Jetset Magazine By Robert Kiyosaki There is something rotting in America. You can sense the decay in our presidential campaign process. It stinks, it's growing, and it's dangerous. There is something wrong when candidates for president attack each other for being rich and not paying enough in taxes. There is something wrong when Warren Buffett whines about paying a lower percentage tax rate than his secretary. Given the "tax the rich" fervor growing in America and around the world, I offer a different point of view on taxes. When I was a young boy, about 10 years old, my rich dad, my best friend's father, drew this diagram[Left] He called it the CASHFLOW Quadrant, and said to his son and me, "The world of business is made up of four different categories of people." The following are his explanations of the four quadrants. E stands for employees. These are the employees of a business — from the janitor to the CEO. As you know, many CEOs, men like Jack Welch, former CEO of GE, did not start the business for which they work. They are employees of the business. In this example, General Electric was founded by Thomas Edison. Those in the E quadrant always say the same words: "I'm looking for a safe, secure job, a steady paycheck and benefits." Most Es are not entrepreneurs. S stands for small business or self-employed. These are small business owners and specialists. Many highly educated professionals such as doctors and lawyers fall into this category. Those in this quadrant often say, "If you want it done right, do it yourself." Or, "It's hard to find good help these days." Or "I'm the best." B stands for big business. These are companies with 500 or more employees. Entrepreneurs in this category are always saying, "I'm looking for great people to run my business." I stands for investor. These people are always looking for OPM, other people's money, to fund their business projects. This category does not include people with 401(k) and IRA plans … who are the OP. Who Pays the Most in Taxes? The reason the quadrant is important is because it defines who pays the most in taxes. Someone says, "I'm a millionaire." Each of us can look at this diagram and come to our own conclusions. If you are on the left side, the E and S side, you might say, "This is not fair. We should tax the rich." And the tax laws do tax the rich in the E and S quadrants. The more you make as an E or an S, the more the government takes. You might ask this question: "How do I move over to the B and I quadrants?" Or, if you are already in the B and I quadrants, you might say, "I'm fine. I'm happy with the tax laws." When I was a young boy, I knew which side of the quadrant I wanted to be on. That is why I did not follow my poor dad's advice, advice that encouraged me to "Get a high-paying job, get out of debt, save money, and invest in a 401(k)." Instead, I followed my rich dad's advice and started businesses and created thousands of jobs. I use debt financing (or OPM), own thousands of apartment units, and participate in oil exploration projects. I don't have a job or a 401(k). I do have great tax accountants and attorneys. Today, I am very happy with the tax laws. Who is the Best President? In looking at the field of contenders for president of the United States, it's not hard to see which quadrant they see the world from and, consequently, their perspective. I don't know which man would be the best president, but I do know which candidate has the highest financial IQ. I can also guess which ones want to tax the rich, even if they are Republicans. One person who might make a good president is Warren Buffett. He earns billions of dollars and pays less than 10 percent in taxes. Small wonder he feels guilty about his secretary paying a higher percentage in taxes. Read More At: http://jetsetmag.com/ # # # Jetset is the #1 affluent lifestyle print and online resource with a targeted VIP subscriber list of the wealthiest 1% in the world. Jetset reaches the ultra affluent with additional distribution throughout hundreds of private jet terminals, yacht clubs, and other exclusive locations. There’s a high expectation to deliver the latest trends on a superior level. With reviews on topics such as real estate, travel, fashion, jewelry, aviation, boating and automobiles, Jetset guides readers through a virtual shopping experience in both print and online. End
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