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Absurd new way the gov't is stealing from you
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By Daily Crux Editor Sean Goldsmith:

States are getting creative in the search for new tax revenue…

South Carolina is considering legislation that would allow the state to seize unused balances on gift cards. Texas is considering collecting unused credit on cards with no expiration date - it already takes credit from cards with an expiration.

And the under-the-radar theft could mean big money… Each year Americans spend around $65 billion in gift cards - excluding bank-issued prepaid cards - but don't redeem $6.8 billion.

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