As if periodic increases in POL products and electricity/gas tariffs, and resultant spiral rise in the price of commodities almost on weekly basis, had not made the life of a common man miserable, in the wake of terrorism, load-shedding and sugar crisis, the government plans to announce mini budget, introducing a new set of tax measures effective 1st January 2010.
Indeed, the government needs additional revenue for purchase of bullet-proof vehicles, conducting overseas tours, constructing lodges for the parliamentarians and other similar essential expenditures. Considering that the proposed measures through the mini budget may not be enough to sustain maintenance of the current high standard of the government, a number of other tax measures can be adopted. A few are suggested here below:
Air Consumption Tax may be imposed on breathing. Surcharge @ 15% may be applied to people suffering from asthma as they breathe heavily. Eating Tax may be imposed on eating two meals a day, (because of a strong economy now the commoner is already unable to afford to take daily three meals). Eating less will indirectly bring in reduction in the government's health budget too due to reduced obesity, level of cholesterol and cardiac diseases.
Drinking Water Tax may be imposed on drinking more than two glasses daily, additionally taking bath more than once a month should also be taxed. Wearing clothes may be taxable and additional tax be charged on changing the dress on a daily basis. People not wearing clothes however should be given special tax refund. Birth Tax may be imposed on the birth of every child.
Tax should be @ 10% of the monthly wage rate of the father, and if the mother is a working woman, she will also have to pay 10% of her wages, it is also suggested that this tax should be increased to 20% to 30% on every additional birth. A Death Tax may be imposed on every person who dies. An additional tax is also suggested applicable to the suicidal or accidental death. However, 10% rebate may be permitted for advance payment.
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