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“The problem with being an employee or self-employed is you pay the highest taxes.” quote by Robert Kiyosaki
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“The problem with being an employee or self-employed is you pay the highest taxes.”

Robert Kiyosaki

About This Quote

Source Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad, 1997

Taxes are higher for employees and self‑employed compared to owners of businesses or assets.

In simple terms: Employees and freelancers pay more taxes than owners.

Key Takeaway

Consider building assets to reduce tax burden.

Themes

taxation employment entrepreneurship financial literacy

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

advice financial.

When to use this quote

  • starting a business
  • investing in real estate
  • creating passive income streams

Key Concepts

progressive tax cash flow asset ownership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you shift income to lower‑tax categories?
  • What assets could generate tax‑advantaged income?
A Different Perspective

Tax laws vary; some deductions can lower employee taxes.

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