Sri Lanka’s tax policy against principles of modern social justice – Patali
Posted by Editor on February 17, 2022 - 10:17 am
The opposition charges the country’s tax policy is against the principles of modern social justice.
Speaking to the media in Colombo Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka said 82 percent of the country’s taxes are based on poverty stricken people.
He added people with the relevant means only pay 18 percent of taxes.
MP Ranawaka noted taxes are needed for a state to operate adding the state needs to provide security for the people and infrastructure including roads, health, education and irrigation.
MP Ranawaka added taxes are charged from the people to provide services for the public.
He claimed however the public is burdened if taxes are increased or if taxes are charged from poverty stricken people.
(Source: News Radio)
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This guy has no understanding of economies.
The rich never pay taxes all over the world. They use their wealth to provide opportunity to the poor while becoming more and more richer.
The poor, who have no power to provide opportunity, support the high end life styles of the leaders by paying taxes.