Tax

Problem for the rich

Published on 31 August 2011 at 14:59

IN ORDER TO COME TO THE AIDS OF STATES IN CRISIS

THE RICH WANT TO BE TAXED MORE

"... How does one pay taxes?..." "One will have to find out."

As states struggle with budget austerity, many large fortunes have called for a European fiscal policy with heavier taxes for the wealthy.

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