Quote by Judge Learned Hand

Anyone may so arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible. He is not bound to choose that pattern which best pays the treasury. There is not even a patriotic duty to increase one's taxes.

Anyone may so arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be

Summary

This quote emphasizes the individual's right to legally minimize their tax obligations and highlights that there is no obligation to choose a financial pattern that benefits the government the most. It suggests that there is no inherent responsibility to willingly pay higher taxes, even from a patriotic standpoint. The quote acknowledges the freedom individuals have to strategically arrange their affairs within legal boundaries to reduce their tax burden and asserts that this choice is legitimate.

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Taxation

By Judge Learned Hand

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