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Would people prefer to pay no tax under a pure capitalism system ?

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Swirlythingy2025 · 22/05/2025 09:41

Just wondering what others think due to a politics debate with collegues, if we lived in a society with pure capitalism and no state involvement, would people actually prefer to pay no tax at all?

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MiloMinderbinder925 · 22/05/2025 10:05

So the government is sponsored by various donors? The country is completely privatised and you pay for services such as social workers, police,teachers, playgrounds etc

I've lived in countries where family is entirely responsible for each other so you pay for both your and your parent's healthcare and expenses.

Tax goes towards things like roads and schools.

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TeenagersAngst · 22/05/2025 10:01

I have no problem with tax if it's reasonable, simple to understand and spent responsibly. I don't think any of those things apply to the UK tax system.

No tax at all would be a nightmare. You'd be paying money for all sorts of things to be done such as bin collection, road maintenance etc.

Municipal · 22/05/2025 10:01

But how would you pay for things like the police and street lights?

Obeseandashamed · 22/05/2025 10:00

I’d probably be better off under this system. I pay for my healthcare, children’s education, bin collections etc privately already!! I also donate a minimum 2.5% of any annual income after tax to charitable organisations as an unwritten rule so I’d probably still pay ‘tax’. I’ve never claimed benefits because the system is complex and sounds stressful even though at times been entitled to them. Instead, I’ve always used savings where necessary.

In theory I have no issue with tax but dislike the way in which it feels very disproportionate in the current system.

OlivePeer · 22/05/2025 09:59

Would there be any anti-monopoly regulations? I'd be worried that firms would establish monopolies and hike up the prices, so we'd have to pay huge subscription fees to get our bins collected, use local roads, etc. I'm quite happy with paying tax, and would favour more nationalisation.

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