Many EU countries have a “VAT” and like feel like this is kinda targeting poor people. Like, for the rich, this is insignificant, for poorer people, a (example) 20% tax would be a huge burden. Why do they do this?

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  • @[email protected]
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    22 months ago

    Your whole post can be summed up as “consumption taxes are regressive but some think they are more fair”

    • qyron
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      32 months ago

      What is the alternative? Asking honestly.

        • qyron
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          62 months ago

          I pay those. I have a plot of land and pay tax on it.

          Any other suggestion?

          • @[email protected]
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            22 months ago

            You almost certainly do not unless you are incredibly wealthy and own multiple plots of land . Land Value Taxes are not the same as property tax.

            • qyron
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              42 months ago

              That’s correct. My country does not observe it.

              • @[email protected]
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                32 months ago

                Most countries do not have a LVT because it would hurt the very wealthy as it is taxes on unused land not on your primary home.