TAXES (from a Canadian Perspective)
I know it's not a thing most Middle Eastern countries are familiar with....but back home its a fact of life....so much so in fact, that we often joke that only 2 things are certain in life: Death and Taxes!
Just out of curiosity, how many of my fellow Canadians knows that the Federal government (of Canada) introduced taxes at the beginning of WWI as a "TEMPORARY" measure to finance the war effort....here we are closing in on a century later still paying them LOL
On a more serious note....The Federal Goverment today Announced that it is cutting GST back down to 5%! YAY!
My question is what do people from the middle east think about them? are they worth paying if you get social services in return? how much would you be willing to pay (as a percentage of your income lets say)? what would you expect in return? etc... I'm curious what those not living in a socialist country make of taxes.
Stay safe all.
Must be some sort of accountant wannabe....oh wait nevermind =pp
Pretty sad thread eh? oh well at least richard made me chuckle.
Just in case anyone is interested, the liberals abstained from voting, so the plan passed!
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?
The goverment is facing a no confidenfe vote...so let see if that 5% GST cut will hold =(
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?
They are brilliant for an economy as they provide huge employment opportunities. Think of all the accountants, auditors, tax attorneys and the huge public sector departments who all earn their livings as a result of taxes and the collection of them.
Also what about the tax evaders? What would they do if there were no taxes to evade? Think of the law enforcement agencies that depend on taxes as a means for apprehending criminals. Al Capone was only caught because he didn't pay his taxes.
Also, think of all the wars and armament purchases that are dependent on tax revenues. Think how tragic it would be if we couldn't have any more wars because we couldn't find the money to pay for the bombs and airplanes etc.
I am sure there are a million other reasons why taxes are great but I have a hangover and my brain has stopped working.
Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary. Mahatma Gandhi