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Originally Posted by Katsunami
It only communicates as effectively because most people know what you mean.
"Are you able to pay less taxes?"
- "I could pay less taxes" (if I would fill out the form correctly)
- "I couldn't pay less taxes" (because I already pay none)
It's a big difference. If expressions fall out of use or spelling changes, all fine by me. However, the expressions above are not interchangeable because one is affirmative, the other is not.
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Please!
fewer taxes or
less tax
less taxes just isn't right.