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Taxes: Are You Ready for VAT?

A value-added tax may be one solution to our government's up-and-coming revenue problem. read more »
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Should Pop Drinkers Pay More?

While a tax on a specific good, such as soft drinks, may be more politically acceptable than a VAT, it does raise some important issues. For instance[...] read more »
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Why the 2.5% VAT Cut Might Not Help You Much

Alistair Darling has lowered value added tax to the lowest level that the EU law allows. Value added tax is now 15 per cent, which is 2.5 per cent lo[...] read more »
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Irish Budget Leaked, Government Plan 2% VAT Rise to 23%

Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan has confirmed plans to increase VAT tax by 2% from 21% to 23% in the next budget, following a leak of the futur[...] read more »
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Is An American VAT Tax In The Works?

With a $10 trillion national debt and record budget deficits, the U.S. government may be forced to implement a European-Style VAT tax to pick up the [...] read more »
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BPF joins coalition calling for a cut in VAT

The British Property Federation (BPF) has joined calls for a reduction in the rate of VAT charged on home improvements. read more »
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Energy price reductions 'don't cut it'

Residential landlords who offer properties on an all-bills-included basis could be among those who are struggling to meet the demands of energy price[...] read more »
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U.S. Left High and Dry Without VAT

Much to our detriment the U.S. does not have a Value Added Tax (VAT). Most countries, also to our detriment, have a VAT. These two situations combine[...] read more »
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Increase in the standard rate of VAT to 20 per cent

Increase in the standard rate of VAT to 20 per cent read more »
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