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Friday, June 29, 2012

Vat 'Not Total' Tax Reform Answer Nail on the Proverbial head

http://www.tribune242.com/news/2012/jun/29/vat-not-total-tax-reform-answer/?c=3908

I have to agree with Raymond there are just way too many factors to factor in to balance and check in our unstable economy. It isn't just to generate revenue for now, its to help develop our country's economic strength. Could be a tricky one.

VAT wouldn't really work in the Bahamas at least without some other addendum. Seeing as how we are a Tourism based economy, it can be a real stretch to put a tax on top of a tip for a service provided. Maybe if we limit it to only luxury items purchased in the Bahamas then that would be a great starting point. Government makes money, consumers are less likely to complain because they don't need that good or service to live, and the money earned can pay for a lot of things.

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