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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  • Sockenklaus@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    Yes, you’re correct: Poorer people spend most of not all of their available on income on everyday goods like groceries, clothes, etc…

    Richer people spend (relatively speaking!) less of their available income on these items and save me