[MrB]

He probably got wind that some middle-class folks out here were using business tax deductions to reduce their overall tax burden.

Can’t have that.

[Myrddin]

Dumbass thinks he'll rake in that money as revenue. Surprise. Business people will avoid the activity that the deductions encouraged. That will likely also reduce gross revenues as a consequence of the avoided activity. Some will just throw in the towel, so zero revenue from those who abandon their business.

[bgcinsacto]

Absolutely right.w e “can’t have that” because it wouldn’t be fair.