This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Petition abandon all taxes and replace them with an increase in VAT
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VAT taxes consumption and can replace all other taxes. The rate would be governed by the requirement of the country and although it would be a higher percentage, there would be no income or local taxes and all income would be disposable. Products that damage us (and therefore create a cost to the treasury) should carry a high rate of tax, and essential foods should carry a zero rate. VAT could carry multi-rates to influence wealth. The notion of VAT replacing all other taxes should be discussed globally.
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