The only way around this simple fact is to discard any notion of non-discriminatory taxation and equal treatment under the law and design the tax code as a punitive instrument to redistribute income.

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Since 1954, dividends have been subject to marginal taxation, with preferential treatment since 2003.

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The reality is that the favorable treatment arises from fundamental principles of partnership taxation.

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