Dutch prefer spending cuts to tax increases
Thursday 16 September 2010
The Dutch would rather the government tackle the budget deficit by reducing spending than by increasing taxes, according to research by ING economists.
Spending on development aid and defence are the most popular areas to be cut, the research, involving 56,000 people, showed. Healthcare, education and social security should be left untouched.
Some 92% of those polled said they preferred spending cuts to tax increases.
© DutchNews.nl
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With a 52% top tax on personal income, 19% VAT, double whammy taxes on car purchases (VAT + BPM), council taxes etc, is it any wonder 92% of people feel that way?
By kalajutu | September 17, 2010 10:10 AM