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But the government getting more revenue from income tax, but what is coming from VAT is declining. Also that stocks in Nakumatt aisles are like those in SA, and perhaps Treasury should consider excise tax on unnecessary imports. In 2012-13 national government was 24% of (XX), today it’s 26%.
137, September 2012) with the participation of 13 national central banks in the European System of Central Banks (ESCB). The high-value notes account for more than half the outstanding currency in many OECD nations, are mainly held for stashing, hoarding and exporting. Criminal activity. There’s something unfair about this.
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I wouldn't stop companies from paying executives so much, but would insist on transparency and not allow a company to deduct executive comp that is greater than some multiple of company average compensation on their Federal taxes. Our tax system is way too complex. I would make the personal and corporate marginal tax rate the same.
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