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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  • alcoholicorn
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    3 days ago

    China also uses a VAT and they’re way more progressive than the EU. As far as I know it’s generally worse in both fairness (can’t be used to decrease inequality) and impact to productivity to income tax, but it’s much easier to administer.