Taxing the Rich does not kill Jobs

Discussion in 'Politics' started by PocketChange, Dec 3, 2010.

  1. You don't need to move to another country, just move to a more favorable state. [​IMG]
    http://www.cnbc.com/id/31765935/
    You know not to move to CA or NY, unless you're a lefty.
     
    #91     Dec 6, 2010
  2. Lucrum

    Lucrum

    Somebody tell me these numbers are not true.

    _Current European tax rates:
    _
    *United Kingdom*** ***
    * Income Tax: 50%
    VAT: 17.5% TOTAL: 67.5%

    **France**
    Income Tax: 40%
    VAT: 19.6% TOTAL: 59.6%

    *Greece*
    Income Tax: 40%
    VAT: 25% TOTAL: 65%

    *Spain*
    Income Tax: 45%
    VAT: 16% TOTAL: 61%

    *Portugal** *
    Income Tax: 42%
    VAT: 20% TOTAL: 62%

    *Sweden*
    Income Tax: 55%
    VAT: 25% TOTAL: 80%

    *Norway*
    Income Tax: 54.3%
    VAT: 25% TOTAL: 79.3%

    *Netherlands*
    Income Tax: 52%
    VAT: 19% TOTAL: 71%

    *Denmark*
    Income Tax: 58%
    VAT: 25% TOTAL: 83%

    *Finland** *
    Income Tax: 53%
    VAT: 22% TOTAL: 75%
     
    #92     Dec 7, 2010