Quote Originally Posted by Lullapie View Post
Back to taxation. I’m comfortable with VAT being the only form of taxation. It’s the easiest to collect and you only pay when you spend.
What would society look like if we abandoned all other forms of taxation though? What public services would you cut funding to or privatise? How would you ensure that those in society who genuinely need support get it? Would you abolish the welfare state altogether?

I agree that there are just too many ways to get taxed. You get taxed when you earn, taxed when you spend, taxed when you sell. If you decide to do nothing, you get "taxed" thought inflation as a result of more government incompetence. There has to be a better way, but it cannot be at the expense of those who cannot support themselves.