But it is closer to 4%, while they could easily pay 95%.
Taxes are not the problem. They are necessary for a functioning society. And if other people avoid paying taxes, that means YOU will have to pay more. Because the money will have to come from somewhere.
I’d gladly pay 90% taxes if it meant the rest of my expenses were provided by the government.
In the UK if you earn over £100k you effectively get taxed 60% (using PAYE)
I’d happily pay 75% if it meant public services were actually effective, but we have the double whammy of high taxation and crumbling services - that’s what over a decade of conservative rule does… Here’s to the next 4 years!
I’d be glad if rich people paid 40% tax.
But it is closer to 4%, while they could easily pay 95%.
Taxes are not the problem. They are necessary for a functioning society. And if other people avoid paying taxes, that means YOU will have to pay more. Because the money will have to come from somewhere.
I’d gladly pay 90% taxes if it meant the rest of my expenses were provided by the government.
In the UK if you earn over £100k you effectively get taxed 60% (using PAYE)
I’d happily pay 75% if it meant public services were actually effective, but we have the double whammy of high taxation and crumbling services - that’s what over a decade of conservative rule does… Here’s to the next 4 years!