FLU
Its more than “fairly hypocritical”. While one may not agree with the rules, one who pays closing costs outside of escrow to lower their assessed value is flouting the norms. They are able to do so because they are amongst theose wealthy enough to have cash to do so. Engaging in such behavior is done with the express intent of reducing their tax burden. Those same taxes that are used to support the very paycheck they live off of.
In retrospect, isnt that the same person who called Eduardo Saverin a “greedy tax evader, and he should lose EVERYTHING if he tries to avoid paying taxes”. Just seems more than “fairly hypocritical”.
On a personal side, I dont have a problem with what either did. Both are operating within the letter of the law.