Amazon pay zero federal tax this year
You Know
Aka
0%
They are not the only one
I think i pay like 15%ish
How do an average joe like me
Pay more taxes than amazon
Our tax system is broken
Only favor the rich
So is that what you tell people who are homeless, poor or in need of help otherwise? I mean, I get it. I'm not even disagreeing with you. But you exemplify what part of the issue is; I'm not going to do something if someone else doesn't do their "fair" share too. You can't just point out a problem. You can't just give a few dollars and suddenly become self righteous.
But anyways, back to your point.
IF you dig a little deeper it isn't that Amazon or General Motors or Southwest Airlines or Goldman Sachs paid no federal taxes this past year. Companies took advantage of tax credits, exemptions and yes, loopholes. They in turn had a net federal income tax benefit in 2018. They received a tax rebate because "they paid more out of pocket" and received the balance in return.
Loopholes and exemptions exist for you and I as well. You'll just have to be "creative". Case and point, I know of some individuals who work PT, who remain single with kids and otherwise to claim tax exemptions and credits.
If you blame one, you blame all.