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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  • qyron
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    32 days ago

    What is the alternative? Asking honestly.

    • @MothmanDelorian
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      32 days ago

      More progressive income taxes like a land value tax would be a great start.

      • qyron
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        62 days ago

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

        Any other suggestion?

        • @MothmanDelorian
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          32 days 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 days ago

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

            • @MothmanDelorian
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              32 days 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.