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In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Smurfdogg ✶  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Brk, it's time to declare a 1$ quarterly
Date: 11/06/25 4:14 PM
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As someone who has only been able to buy B shares (I first came into some money in 1996), I would prefer no dividend no way no how. When I need money --or sense that my cash reserves could go a bit lower than comfortable -- I sell when the price is favorable to me. I see no reason why others can't go the same.

I don't want the tax consequences that come with a dividend. I'm sure plenty of BRK.B holders craft their selling to be under what the limits are for ACA help and/or SS tax penalties.

I suppose if us B shareholders were allowed a one-time conversion to A shares to mitigate an upcoming B share dividend that *might* work out.

SD
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