infiniteloop
I have read in the newspapers this morning that the new VAT to 11% will start on Monday!
Internet plans,mobile, benzin, computer parts, mobile phones, TVs...everything will be more expensive.
You will tell me it's only 1% but knowing the Lebanese commercial importers for years this 1% will be more like a 3 to 5%, so you just have 24h to go and buy you electronic or PC stuff before you pay more.
Toufic
It's screwed up because if you work in the private sector, the raise that took place months ago that theoretically balances out this tax increase has yet to addressed (so anyone working in the private sector... remember who to vote next time you can't afford to buy your shit since the money is going from your pockets to the politicians and their families !!!)
And exactly it's about 3 to 5% !! that's the "bottom line" / actual increase not 1% as many might mistake to believe
dsoftware-king
Exactly, anyone votes for the same gang ruling our country deserves what thay get
Xsever
I echo all yours thoughts. Purchasing power is about to drop.
Don't complain, just know who to vote for in May 2018. (Hint: Not the same class that's been ruling since 1990!)
Red7
Just when I thought 2018 will start smoothly. Totally forgot about this.
I only hope that any smart consumer and conscious citizen will keep that in mind during the next elections. Time for something new.
rolf
This is bad because:
- The level of services offered to taxpayers is still very low
- I haven't heard about any progressive taxation.