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pikertoday at 8:42 AM1 replyview on HN

That’s right if the quote is net of income tax, but that wasn’t clear. While we’re on the subject we should include the 20% VAT (delta 5-10% sales tax in the states) which is the most regressive tax on the poor there is.


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hdgvhicvtoday at 9:49 AM

No vat on the majority of spending - from rent to food.

But buy a £50k Rolex and yes there is vat.

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