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Local Taxes in a Global Market

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Right now there is a lot of debate about the GST issue and overseas purchases. Some of the big retailers want a level playing field, the end user however, wants the best deal. Are we missing the point?

We need taxes - no doubt about that. Taxes provide all the nice services that we have come to take for granted in many cases. But the whole tax system and economy really, is lagging behind reality. Every country in the world has it's own tax system and nearly every one is different in some way. But on the other hand, we now live and shop globally. Maybe it's time for a rethink?

This goes back to a previous article about global living. We have to get beyond the 'local' thinking, that we live in this or that country because more and more people are seeing the whole planet as their home. This wholistic approach means they not only live but shop globally too.

I know that there are lots of 'issues' and many can reply with 'it's not that simple', but after all, who made it so complex? One planet, one passport, one currency, one tax system, one global economy. Do you think that is possible?

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