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TAX DAY SUCKS!

Apr 30, 1997, 12:50pm

Well, the tax deadline is near. Canadians have to file by midnight tonight. So I'm going to rant.

I don't like my country much, or the way it's run. I'm not some militia freak or anything, but did you know that the average Canadian works for the government for half the year? That's right. the average "tax free" day in Canada is around June 30th - which means that every dime you make up to June 30th is paid in some sort of tax throughout the year. It is a sickening statistic. Everything is taxed, and there are even taxes on taxes! 80% of booze prices are tax. 70% of our gas prices are tax.

Today, I'm reading the paper, about the new $200 coin the Canadian Mint issued - it features Haida art. The mint is selling it for $475 or so, plus taxes. The government is charging a tax on legal tender! And if you think we get the social benefits for these taxes, think again. Health Care isn't free. We pay $38 a month here in BC for our carecards.

We still have to pay for things like ambulances (which is also taxed as a service), medication (which is taxed) and we pay a portion of the cost when visiting a specialist like a chiropractor. We can only see our eye doctor once every 2 years, and we're only allowed one prescription per visit, so if you want a prescription for eyeglasses and contact lenses, we have to pay. This country really sucks sometimes.

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