Re:Portugal seeks to become low-tax haven for young people
by insane_dreamer on Thursday October 10, 2024 @06:39PM
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Could reduce the number of bureaucrats, but supporting the elderly is part of having a stable somewhat equitable society. The post Ww2 boom and the birth rate decreasing has made that a greater burden on the younger generation than it would otherwise be.
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Re:Portugal seeks to become low-tax haven for young people
by bluecalm on Friday October 11, 2024 @04:34AM
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"Sorry just because older generation didn't have enough children you will now be forced to give up 50+% of your income to support them".
That will surely encourage young people to have their own children. They will pay even more!
60% is about how much you would pay in Germany on 100k EUR salary - 50% in income tax + social security + healthcare tax and then 19% VAT on most things you buy.
In my view it's just immoral to place this burden on young people.