Dunno how it works in other countries (e.g. UK) but in Oz our GST is levied
on most goods and services but if you're using the goods/services to
manufacture something else or provide a service then you can claim back the
GST you have paid, so it's really only paid by the final consumer.
...Wayne
>
> But the evil of the VAT is that it is added at every stage of production
not just
> at the final sale. We do not apply sales tax to things used in
> manufacturing.VAT is added in little pinches that really add up.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wayne Harridge
> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 4:52 AM
> To: 'Olympus Camera Discussion'
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM. Customer Service $@*+!!!
>
> As I understand it VAT is really just a sales tax (extended ?), and I
believe the
> US of A has these aplenty !
>
> ...Wayne
>
>
>
> >
> > > USA cost $74 UK cost $165+ !!!!!!
> > > We don't yet have a VAT. Could that explain part off the difference.
> >
> > Yet!
> >
> > Of course, over here, when they do put a VAT in place, it will only
> > apply
> to
> > people who work for a living and don't own politicians. And it will be
> > something like 400%.
> >
> > --
> > Ken Norton
> > ken@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > http://www.zone-10.com
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