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GST was paid for all physical goods shipped, and recently it's been added to digital goods. Apple doesn't pay that though, the consumer does.
by sitharus 10y ago
GST was paid for all physical goods shipped, and recently it's been added to digital goods. Apple doesn't pay that though, the consumer does.
- gech 10y agoWhy should individuals pay the tax? This suppresses demand
- LinearEntropy 10y agoIn New Zealand, GST (15%) is paid by consumers on all purchases, from groceries to phone sales.
- jacquesm 10y agoBecause they want to live in a functioning society.
- sitharus 10y agoTo clarify individuals don't directly pay the tax. All sales of goods and services have 15% tax added. It's collected by the companies and remitted to the government. Since all prices have the 15% added most people don't pay attention to it.