@rbreich The less they are taxed, the more money is left (for them) in the economy. If the right wing complains of inflation, then the solution is to TAX the rich.
What I would have done would be that he'd have to come clean about the prank to the girl and apologize. Then as an apology offer money for a fine dining dinner at a central location on his expense from his monthly allowance. He wouldn't be at the dinner.
What a dimwit son, I would have made him do all the chores in addition. 😡