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Home ownership isn't very high in Switzerland (and at least in urban areas there aren't many apartments below 1M). And you have to pay income tax on your rent a
by tonfa 11y ago
Home ownership isn't very high in Switzerland (and at least in urban areas there aren't many apartments below 1M). And you have to pay income tax on your rent anyway (even if to yourself).
- seivan 11y agoExactly For those lucky enough to have managed to secure a place without rent/mortage -> essentially those lucky few with ownership <- will get the best out of basic income.
- tonfa 11y agoNot necessarily if income tax rates are offset to compensate. Also 2k/mo might not make much of a difference for wealthy people (so they'd still need to earn money to support their lifestyle).