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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  • deadcatbounce@reddthat.com
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    The rich don’t have to pay taxes. The taxes they pay are largely voluntary.

    That is the way of the world. It’s a truism. That’s what happens. You cannot change it.

    Bonus extra: the trickle-down theory almost entirely doesn’t exist either. BUT the second generation - the grandchildren - after the original rich person will usually piss almost all of the fortune away.

    Second bonus extra: the same thing happened with serious socialism; the leaders become dictators.

    Anarchy for the win. 😁