As we used to say in Brooklyn when I was growing up there and became a Times reader: Give me a break. If you think the SALT deduction is morally wrong, you’re free not to take it. If sending more money to the IRS than the law requires makes you feel better, be my guest. But please don’t try to make third parties such as my kids, neighbors and friends pay more taxes to assuage your guilt.

Source: Washington Post May 14, 2021 09:56 UTC