If you were to run a country and could change how your citizens are taxed would it be income based or
tax on imports?

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If you were to run a country and could change how your citizens are taxed would it be income based or 
tax on imports?

Foofa · Answer

Possibly more of a usage fee/sales tax thing. This way people who earn a lot but choose to live frugally wouldn't be taxed at the same level as those that spend and spend on conspicuous consumption.

DK439 · Answer

I live in California and we have a governor that would tax us for taking a dump!

? · Answer

No direct taxes on citizens (property or income) or on basic necessities (food, fuel, etc.). But tax things like alcohol, tobacco, cars, etc.

KennyB · Answer

If you taxed on imports, what company would export their goods?

Susie · Answer

Why one or the other?  We have both now.

If you were to run a country and could change how your citizens are taxed would it be income based or tax on imports?

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