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Originally Posted by mineistaken
VAT is not "food tax" in any way. VAT is VAT, it applies to everything.
Some countries have reduced VAT rates for (certain) foods, but that is it. Except maybe UK, which has 0% VAT on food? Or not.
Most countries apply normal VAT rate of 20 or so percent to everything including food.
So this is not a food tax in any shape, it is just VAT, applies to everything.
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VAT is a tax
There is no sales tax on food at the supermarket here in the USA.
There is sales tax on prepared food here, restaurants and carry out.
Sorry, I don't live in tax greedy Europe or another nation that charges a tax on food.
You are indoctrinated on VAT. It is part of the cost of existing where you live. You defend it and don't question it. Why should you pay VAT on a service there is no Value Added (Tax)? It is a one time occurrence. You do pay income tax there? So, you think you should pay taxes twice on that labor? Income tax and VAT tax. This is a huge part of a consumer economy.
Do you get a fair return for your money? I think not because you are not the happiest camper here -- think about it.
In the USA there is no VAT on most goods a 5% - 12% sales tax depending on the state's rate.
There is no sales tax on food, medicine, books, school tuition, or rent.
There generally is no sales tax on labor with some exceptions by state.
This has nothing to do with Libbies or Conservitards -- this has to do with how your government is taking what you earn. So, you get free medical there LOL -- you are paying for it with high taxes -- d'Oh
Taking from Peter to pay Paul maybe ...
Bureaucracy at its Finest