Rebirth of the Tech Madman

The richest man has been on the Forbes 400 Rich List in the United States and Forbes Global Rich List for so many years, and his net worth is snowballing from billions of dollars, tens of billions of dollars, and hundreds of billions of dollars, not to mention how exciting it is. .

Although the rich list is intuitive enough, people still inevitably gossip about it: How much does such a super rich person earn in a year?

Obviously, this answer cannot be obtained directly, but can only be solved in a roundabout way.

For example, look at how much income tax the richest man pays in a year, and then work backwards.

It is still obvious that the richest man who is not in the political arena will only disclose his tax payment status when he is full. This is a woman with a high level of secrecy.

Seems to be what countless curious people are thinking, the vanguard of the Black Tang media camp, the New York Post under News Corporation, announced the tax return that the whistleblower allegedly obtained by intercepting part of the email. Let the richest man's personal financial situation reveal the tip of the iceberg.

The two-page tax return states that in 1993, the year the U.S. economy emerged from the Great Depression following the end of the Cold War, the richest man paid $42.4 million in income taxes.

According to this data, the personal income of the richest man in 1993 should be around 160 million US dollars.

After seeing this answer, the onlookers suddenly realized: It turned out to be this level, it really is amazing! However, it seems that compared with the number imagined before, there is still more meaning.

In stark contrast to these common people's relish, the elite group is not so happy.

One of the main reasons comes down to the fact that such revelations that are purely personal attacks are not honest and easily lead to the idea of ​​physical harm to others.

Even those with bright minds faintly tasted that there might be a backhand hidden in it.

Gein, the tax payment that was revealed is for ordinary people. It is indeed an unattainable number; but in the eyes of a discerning person, compared with the richest man's ability to absorb money, it is a level that is not high enough to be low, and then it can make a big fuss in the future.

The whistleblower's plan may be to use such a tax return to hype up the hot spots of public opinion; after those who don't know the truth marvel at how much the richest man has paid in taxes, he will release strong evidence to point out: Do you think this is enough? In fact, the richest man should pay more taxes!

The insidious thing here is that whether the richest man can fight back depends on his real tax status.

Comparing one's heart to one's heart is a test of human nature, especially when people are smarter and have more means to use.

To put it bluntly, without mentioning the possibility of tax evasion, there are ways to avoid taxes that are far better than common sense such as lowering the total income and delaying the time of income. How many people can give up?

Back in San Francisco, the richest man sneered at the tax returns revealed by the New York Post.

If Warren Buffett hadn't reminded him before, then although he wouldn't be too lazy to deal with this new type of tax return turmoil as an old-fashioned scandal, it is very likely that he would deal with it slowly.

But now, Tang Huan has already smelled the conspiracy.

This is a deal, can I not jump out of this human nature frame?

If this is the case, when this scandal and the monopoly case of the United States of America v. Zheru Software Company come together and produce a chemical effect, the situation will really be over.

Maybe, the majestic richest man, like the Oil King Mark Rich, had to give up everything in the United States and fled helplessly.

In the process of planning, Brad Swahlberg, CEO of Zheru Software Company, David Boyce, chief lawyer of Zheru Software Company's legal team, and others came together to discuss the monopoly case between the United States of America and Zheru Software Company The current progress will be reported.

Among the two most talked about gossips in the United States at present, compared to President Bill Clinton, on his fifty-second birthday,

That is, on August 19 this year, he delivered a speech to the nation, apologizing to the public with tears, and admitted that the zipper door was a bitter drama.

Arthur Andersen, the world's largest accounting firm entrusted by the Ministry of Justice, has audited that Zheru Software is involved in controlling some accounts of other manufacturers in the form of subsidies, which further solidifies the evidence of industry monopoly.

With the release of Andersen Accounting Firm's report, Zheru Software's strength has also given the outside world a more intuitive understanding.

For example, Zheru Software has a cash reserve of nearly 40 billion U.S. dollars. According to the words of the Department of Justice, it is enough to easily wipe out any new challengers in the bud in a blink of an eye.

Just like the zipper door of US President Bill Clinton, the reason for being pursued fiercely is not a violation of morality, but obstruction of justice. The essence of the monopoly case of the United States of America v. The industry is so powerful that market regulation has lost its due effect.

Of course, Zheru Software will definitely not admit that it is bigger than the market, but believes that the Ministry of Justice abuses administrative power and interferes with market freedom.

Brad Swahlberg said angrily: Damn Arthur Andersen, probably because he hated us for handing over the business to Ernst \u0026 Young instead of it, so he took this opportunity to intentionally issue a misleading statement. , reports of seditious effects.

Now there are voices of discussion, who believe that Zheru Software is deliberately avoiding taxes by placing tens of billions of dollars in cash reserves in Ireland in Europe instead of in the United States.

Isn't everyone doing this way? Why should we, Zheru Software Company, bear the infamy of this unspoken rule?

David Boyce glanced at the richest man, and said meaningfully: In terms of taxation, it is better to be cautious.

You don't have to have any doubts about this. Both the company and I personally respect the rules. After Tang Huan finished speaking lightly, he picked up a document in front of him and handed it to David Boyce. This is my 1993 tax return that the New York Post has been making a lot of noise about lately. It's the complete version.

David Boyce immediately looked curiously, and when he turned to the third page, his eyeballs suddenly became round, and the expression on his face was amazing.

Seeing this scene, Brad Swahlberg couldn't help but want to go over to see what happened, but he suddenly realized that this was the big boss's trick, so he could only cover up and adjusted his sitting posture on the chair.

The richest man waved his hand casually, If everyone is interested, please take a look. Anyway, it will be made public sooner or later.

With this permission, everyone no longer cared about their status, stretched their necks, gathered together, and then followed in David Boyce's footsteps.

David Boyce coughed lightly, and said solemnly: Tang is worthy of Zheru Software's public image for many years. This complete version of the tax return can dispel all doubts about Zheru Software's tax avoidance. We The legal team will also have more confidence to argue in court.

It can be seen that David Boyce, who was in high spirits, praised him sincerely. After all, it is not easy to meet a benefactor who is both rich and unreasonable.

Brad Swahlberg, whose eyes were shining brightly, asked excitedly: Don, when are you going to release this full version of the tax return?

Tang Huan replied playfully: Of course it was when they directed public opinion towards me being suspected of tax evasion.

That should be soon. Brad Swahlberg speculated with full confidence: I estimate that in the past two days, these guys will definitely move further.

David Boyce glanced at Tang Huan, who was in the presence of the old god, and at Brad Swahlberg, who was eager to try, and couldn't help muttering in his heart: I, who usually doesn't like to watch the excitement, have been You are so itchy.

However, David Boyce dutifully brought the topic back to the United States of America v. Zheru software company monopoly case, The Department of Justice would rather focus on the pressure of executive power to interfere with the freedom of the market than to promote the progress of the lawsuit. , so, just relying on the debate in court, the form will be more and more unfavorable to us.

The richest man thought for a while, and then confessed: You insist on it for more than a month. After entering November, there should be members from the twenty federal states that sued Zheru Software Company for monopoly.

David Boyce didn't ask why Tang Huan came to such a conclusion, but continued to frown and said: Even if the lineup for prosecuting Zheru Software's monopoly case has shrunk, the progress of the case will not be substantially affected.

Indeed. Tang Huan nodded in agreement, However, the reasons for the withdrawal of these states will affect the progress of the case.

David Boyce raised his brows, and couldn't hide his curiosity to ask the bottom line, I don't know what reason will appear after two months?

Didn't the Ministry of Justice always insist that Zheru Software is so powerful in this industry that it has lost its due role in market regulation? Mr. Richest Man smiled slightly, Then there will be an example that proves that there is still effective competition in the software industry. !

David Boyce breathed a sigh of relief, Since there is such a turnaround, the legal team knows better.

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After the New York Post broke the news about the richest man's tax return five years ago, the popularity was the same for a while. However, it is still not satisfied, claiming with tantalizing appetite that it still has great news, and everyone will wait and see.

The New York Daily News, which had been tightly suppressed during this period, was so depressed that it felt like vomiting blood when it saw its rival in the same city so proud.

You should know that the New York Daily News, which is also published in New York, has always paid attention to local news, using about 80% of its space to report on local events in New York, and then based on this news in New York City and New York State. In terms of volume, it surpassed major newspapers such as the New York Times, New York Post and Wall Street Journal.

Unexpectedly, the New York Post turned salty fish over with only one tax return.

For this reason, Mortimer Zuckerman, the boss of the New York Daily News, was very annoyed, and yelled at his subordinates to find a way to step on the New York Post again.

Unlike serious newspapers such as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post has increased the proportion of yellow news since it fell under Rupert Murdoch, and it is directly face-to-face with the New York Daily News Struggling for circulation, the two media often scolded each other regardless of demeanor, and even dragged each other's bosses into trouble.

Mortimer Zuckerman has received tip-offs that the New York Post is preparing to add fuel to the flames and launch the news of Mr. Richest Man Evading Taxes that has just been concocted, so as to further increase the popularity gathered.

He doesn't care whether the richest man evades taxes is true. Anyway, the essence of yellow news is to attract people's attention with sensational headlines. The key is how to smash the rising market of New York Post.

Mortimer Zuckerman, who started his career in the real estate industry, is the boss of the New York Daily News, but he himself is also an active media commentator, and even serves as the editor-in-chief.

So when The New York Post took off like a chicken, Mortimer Zuckerman rolled up his sleeves and stepped in.

At the meeting, the subordinates, who were forced by the boss to think of a way to deal with it, suggested in desperation: The New York Post has attracted so much attention recently because of Tang's tax bill. Why don't we ask Tang to come forward to respond. Anyway, When the New York Post attacked Tang many times before, he came to us to fight back, and it can be regarded as a very good basis for cooperation.

Mortimer Zuckerman is noncommittal about this, because he is a billionaire himself, so he understands far better than ordinary people the subtle psychology and practices of the rich regarding tax filing.

Seeing that the boss did not respond, the New York Daily News had no choice but to change their thinking, change direction, and find another way.

In the midst of desperation, Mortimer Zuckerman answered a phone call, and then ecstatically looked at the email on the computer.

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The New York Post, which has always been unafraid of attracting controversy, has pushed the hype of the richest man's tax scandal to a higher level.

It first laid out a lot of evidence eloquently, and then pointed out firmly: There is enough evidence to show that Tang's personal income five years ago was at least 200 million US dollars. Therefore, it is not difficult to draw a conclusion that Tang evaded taxes!

The New York Post originally thought that this breaking news would definitely make its sales reach a new record high.

Unexpectedly, on the same day, the New York Daily News also published a report on the tax status of the richest man, and the headline on the front page was even more explosive: Don's real tax bill can surprise you!

Compared with the revelations obtained by the New York Post from an anonymous source, the New York Daily News announced that it had obtained the official tax return of the richest man, and sneered at his rivals in the same city to their heart's content: Idiot, can you only Calculate the arithmetic problem under 100 million? Don also paid $248 million in AMT, did you hide it? Or did Rupert Murdoch never pay AMT?