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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  • MothmanDelorian@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Regardless how you frame a VAT it will always be regressive. That doesn’t mean they are bad. It just means it shouldnt be the primary source of revenue.