The American Spectator

Political Hay

So.

Hillary and her fellow Democrats say they want to raise taxes on the rich. Really? Well then, there's no time like the present.

p>First, a hat tip to TAS colleague James Taranto, who writes the Best of the Web column over at the Wall Street Journal . Pondering billionaire Warren Buffett's musings about the need to tax the rich, Taranto was reminded by reader/blogger Mark Perry that Buffett does not need to wait for any changes in the tax laws to raise his own taxes. Perry directed us to the webpage of the U.S. Treasury. There you will find the following information: br> /p> blockquote>Citizens who wish to make a general donation to the U.S. government may send contributions to a specific account called "Gifts to the United States." This account was established in 1843 to accept gifts, such as bequests, from individuals wishing to express their patriotism to the United States. Money deposited into this account is for general use by the federal government and can be available for budget needs. These contributions are considered an unconditional gift to the government. Financial gifts can be made by check or money order payable to the United States Treasury and mailed to the address below. p>Gifts to the United States br> U.S. Department of the Treasury br> Credit Accounting Branch

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