| It’s simple, people are always human. The more money, the better. People have a desire for material possessions. Americans donate a lot of money. Are Americans inherently noble? The author expressed doubts. Because this is not a noble or noble question, but a tax law question. We know that many sending countries have inheritance taxes, and our country’s Taiwan region also implements it. Generally speaking, if Bill Gates and Buffett leave their wealth to their descendants, they will have to pay a huge inheritance tax, which may even reach more than half. For them, paying taxes to the country is not as good as donating to society. They do not pay taxes when doing charity. More importantly, doing charity can realize their own value, enhance their social reputation, and even make them famous throughout the ages. After weighing the pros and cons, it is most cost-effective to donate. pT4 Broadcom-Global News NetworkSome people will also say that inheritance tax is not in line with the national conditions and will not work in China. Nowadays, “not in line with national conditions” often serves as a shield. As long as something is in line with one’s own interests, it is euphemistically called “integrating with the world.” This is the thinking logic of some people. pT4 Broadcom-Global News Network Again, the fact that the number of wealthy people in China exceeds that of the United Kingdom and the United States does not represent the overall wealth of the people. It also leads to some social problems and reveals social flaws. |