Quote:
Originally Posted by Ignitionnet
That would be horrendous. Income tax is a progressive tax so takes account of some ability to pay while VAT does not. Increasing VAT too highly would reduce consumption of goods and services so people spend less and would potentially reduce overall tax take due to a combination of this reduction in consumption along with increased tax evasion. People buying less would also harm the economy a great deal too. No purchases mean no jobs needed to supply the goods and services in the first place. |
Sorry,I disagree.
It's much better to tax consumption than work.After all,I'd like to see work and entrepeneurship being rewarded again in our beloved country. 15 % flat tax on all income,next to no benefits and 25% VAT,I could live with that!
Oh,and by the way,my voting power is 0.858
Hove,East Sussex
---------- Post added at 13:24 ---------- Previous post was at 13:20 ----------
Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem
I'd like to know how they intend to separate the 'good' immigration from the 'bad' and how they'd go about ensuring that the 'good' migrants go and stay where they're told....  |
well,only let those immigrate who are a clear benefit to the country,well-qualified,with money,and the willingness to do something with their lives when they are here.