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In an extraordinary turn of events, the United States Congress has just passed a highly controversial piece of legislation dubbed the "Upside-Down Tax Act of 2023." This groundbreaking law, which has sent shockwaves through the financial community, stipulates that individuals earning less than $200,000 a year will now be taxed at a rate of 95%, while those earning above this threshold will enjoy a zero-percent tax rate.

The bill's proponent, the enigmatic Senator Wealth Redistributor, claims that this drastic measure is a strategic move to "address the imbalance in the economic ecosystem" and to "incentivize innovation and entrepreneurship." Critics, however, have called it a "bold experiment in social engineering" that could potentially lead to a mass exodus of the middle class and the creation of a new, tax-privileged elite.

The Treasury Department, led by the charismatic Secretary Mint, is already rolling out a new currency, the "Golden Dollar," which is worth ten times more than a regular dollar and will be exclusively available to the affluent. Meanwhile, the IRS has been equipped with a swarm of new drones to monitor the spending habits of the remaining 5% and ensure that their substantial contributions to the national coffers are not "misallocated."

In a bizarre twist, the Act also includes a provision for a mandatory national "Giggle Quota," requiring every citizen to perform a minimum of five acts of humorous behavior each day to "cultivate a culture of joy and lighten the societal burden." Violators will face a "mirth penalty," which, coincidentally, is set at the same 95% tax rate.

As the nation grapples with the implications of this new financial paradigm, economists and experts are divided. Some predict a surge in the stock market and a renaissance of American industry, while others forecast a dystopian future where laughter is compulsory and the American dream is accessible only to the absurdly wealthy.

In a statement that has left many bewildered, the White House assured the public that the Act "is not a precursor to any form of totalitarian regime" and that "the benefits of this legislation will be evident in the long run." As the ink dries on this unprecedented law, only time will tell if this will be remembered as a masterstroke of fiscal policy or the most ironic twist in the annals of American history.

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