VAT for the USA
#1
VAT for the USA
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...e/greenspan_20
hmmmmmmmmm
I thought the tax cuts for the rich were to spur economic growth.
Now a new different tax could spur economic growth
what's it to be Alan?
hmmmmmmmmm
I thought the tax cuts for the rich were to spur economic growth.
Now a new different tax could spur economic growth
what's it to be Alan?
#2
Mr. Grumpy
Joined: Jun 2003
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 3,100
Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by Manc
hmmmmmmmmm
I thought the tax cuts for the rich were to spur economic growth.
Now a new different tax could spur economic growth
what's it to be Alan?
Hmmmm from me too. just seems like another way to rake in even more cash to pay for EyeRack, shitty social security, shitty medicare
#3
Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
Hmmmm from me too. just seems like another way to rake in even more cash to pay for EyeRack, shitty social security, shitty medicare
tax cut = big deficit, but to balance the budget you have a reason to cut benefits on social projects.
#5
Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by Bob
can't see them getting away with 17.5% though can you...
#6
I love Marmite, she don't
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Re: VAT for the USA
But unlike VAT, this proposal is a replacement for Income Tax. i.e. VAT at 25% but no income tax.
Works for me but I'm not sure it won't be an excuse to raise this VAT (sales tax) but keep income tax.
Works for me but I'm not sure it won't be an excuse to raise this VAT (sales tax) but keep income tax.
#7
Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by franc111s
But unlike VAT, this proposal is a replacement for Income Tax. i.e. VAT at 25% but no income tax.
Works for me but I'm not sure it won't be an excuse to raise this VAT (sales tax) but keep income tax.
Works for me but I'm not sure it won't be an excuse to raise this VAT (sales tax) but keep income tax.
#8
Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by franc111s
But unlike VAT, this proposal is a replacement for Income Tax. i.e. VAT at 25% but no income tax.
Works for me but I'm not sure it won't be an excuse to raise this VAT (sales tax) but keep income tax.
Works for me but I'm not sure it won't be an excuse to raise this VAT (sales tax) but keep income tax.
I think the folks who want to fund the war in Iraq ought to do private contributions -- donate and get a Humvee painted with their name. They'd get a framed picture of it. If they ponied up for extra armour, they get a thank you note and a piccie of smiling soldiers.
#9
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Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by Bob
Should be interesting...piss the non workers right off wouldn't it
I wonder how they will deal with Car hire, hotels and flights where taxes already now consume close to 20% - some places more - would that take them to 45% Actually, I just hired a car in the UK for one day. 25 quid for the car and 20 quid for taxes (12 of which was airport tax) - that doesn't even count insurance !!
It sounds good in theory to have a sales (consumption) tax insead of income tax but doesn't it just favor the rich again - although it taxes their "toys" too
Then there's TIPPING. Go to eat out and the costs for a meal look good on the surface but add 15-20% to the bill and it's still and "ouch". Then add 25% sales tax making 45% - I think thus it would do away with basic tipping and force employers to pay better wages (like the UK). I'm not sure I could stomach 45% "tipping and tax" on top of my next TGI meal !!
#10
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Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by snowbunny
I think the folks who want to fund the war in Iraq ought to do private contributions .
Personally I think we should ALSO spend more on saving the 40,000-50,000 lives of the people who die in the USA, in road accidents each and EVERY year - I'd pay more towards that too, wouldn't you? Most people are surprised that a quarter of a million Americans die on US roads every 5 years and even more surprised how little we spend on road safety. Ironic eh ?
#11
Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by franc111s
Personally I think we should ALSO spend more on saving the 40,000-50,000 lives of the people who die in the USA, in road accidents each and EVERY year - I'd pay more towards that too, wouldn't you? Most people are surprised that a quarter of a million Americans die on US roads every 5 years and even more surprised how little we spend on road safety. Ironic eh ?
SUVs are four times more likely to kill the occupants of a car they hit; but only 1.5 times better at protecting their own passengers.
Oh, and meter the truckers like they do in the UK so that they can't drive 19 hours straight doped up on speed and caffeine.
#12
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Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Okay, we'll solve two problems at once. 100% VAT on SUVs, with the proceeds to go for those who really need armoured vehicles.
SUVs are four times more likely to kill the occupants of a car they hit; but only 1.5 times better at protecting their own passengers.
Oh, and meter the truckers like they do in the UK so that they can't drive 19 hours straight doped up on speed and caffeine.
SUVs are four times more likely to kill the occupants of a car they hit; but only 1.5 times better at protecting their own passengers.
Oh, and meter the truckers like they do in the UK so that they can't drive 19 hours straight doped up on speed and caffeine.
I thought the trucks are now metered. mmm, maybe I'm wrong.
I also think MORE cameras on roads and at STOP lights.
I just read, twice as many Americans die in the USA on roads versus the UK, even accounting for the population difference !!
#13
Re: VAT for the USA
Twice as many Americans die cos Americans travel more miles by car. Cities are farther apart and when you get to one, there's usually no decent public transit.
#14
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Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by franc111s
I also think MORE cameras on roads and at STOP lights.
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#15
Re: VAT for the USA
Originally Posted by izibear
SAY NO TO BIG BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the South those cameras are apt to become shotgun and BB targets.