Chapter 42: Yes, We Extort Too
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"According to the Black Tax Law, those with incomes exceeding $91,151 but less than $190,150 need to pay a 25% tax rate,"
"25%, this is way too much!"
Costi and his four companions were furious again.
Although they were apprehensive about the National Revenue Service, the prospect of paying such a high tax rate equivalent to a quarter of their income naturally made them livid.
"Excessive?"
David looked at Costi with a slightly sarcastic tone, "Even if it's excessive, can it be more so than your own actions of extorting others?"
"If I may be so bold, what is the difference between your National Revenue Service acting this way and our acts of extortion?"
David laughed and replied, "You're right, fundamentally there's no difference, but there's one thing you have to realize, we are legal, and you are illegal, so you have to pay the taxes because you have no other choice!"
"You..."