Who Wants to Pay Taxes Anyway?
"Taxes are the punishment for the hardworking and the reward for the lazy." Do you agree???<\/span><\/p>
When it comes to taxes, it’s always a headache, so not many people want to talk about it, especially those with high incomes. Why? Because the tax office might call you in for a chat about your tax payments, which is quite frustrating! Even though we all know that paying taxes<\/a> is everyone’s duty, who really wants to give away hard-earned money for free? Even with tax deductions<\/a>, sometimes people end up paying six-figure amounts in taxes. And let’s stop right there! The saying that "high income means high taxes"<\/strong> doesn’t hold true for everyone; even those earning just tens of thousands don’t want to pay taxes! Are you starting to wonder why so many people dislike paying taxes? Let’s take a look at some reasons. As mentioned earlier, everyone dislikes paying taxes<\/a>, but what are the reasons? Today, we’ve gathered reasons from users on Pantip who don’t want to pay taxes. Let’s check if your reasons align with theirs. Many voices from Pantip express that the taxes paid do not seem to yield clear benefits in various areas or visible development in the country, especially regarding public transport<\/a>, public services, education, and state welfare. These are basic factors that citizens should receive care for. Many voices also mention that it’s not that they don’t want to pay taxes, but due to politicians who manage the tax budget, corruption occurs, and the allocated funds cannot be audited. In the end, the country lacks sufficient funds for development, leading to reluctance in paying taxes. Many users on Pantip mention that their income is low while other miscellaneous expenses are high. When it comes time to pay taxes, the money they have is barely enough, so they prefer to keep that money for their own expenses. Tax money paid by everyone is supposed to be allocated for the development of various sectors. However, some citizens disagree with how tax money is spent on certain issues, such as the purchase of submarines, the Hopewell project, the tunnel project, and the GT200 bomb detectors, etc.<\/span> It’s natural for hardworking people to feel regretful about spending money they’ve earned through hard work. Instead of being able to use it for daily expenses<\/a> fully, they have to set aside some for taxes. At this point, many who dislike paying taxes may view taxes as leeches<\/span> that suck money from your pocket without providing any benefits, right? But don’t look at taxes so negatively. It’s important to acknowledge that tax payments vary by individual. In Thailand, taxes are collected as follows: Personal income tax<\/span><\/p>
Vehicle tax<\/span><\/p>
Value-added tax<\/span><\/p>
Deposit interest tax<\/span><\/p>
Dividend tax<\/span><\/p>
Withholding tax<\/span><\/p>
Property tax<\/span><\/p>
Other taxes<\/span><\/p>
Every year, the government collects a significant amount of revenue from taxes. For example, in 2018, during the first fiscal year from October 2017 to March 2018, the government collected revenue of up to 1,074,964 million baht. It’s clear that while the government’s revenue is high, it’s not the net income received, as it doesn’t account for tax refunds, customs duties, tax compensation for exported goods, and funds that must be allocated to local organizations<\/span>. This revenue comes from the Revenue Department, which reported a total income of 769,653 million baht. Although this is 2,420 million baht lower than estimated, it is still 3.3% higher than the same period last year. Source: workpointnews<\/a><\/span> With the taxes everyone pays, the returns can come in various forms, such as: Public goods and services<\/span><\/p>
Narrowing income gaps<\/span><\/p>
Care for various aspects of citizens' basic life factors<\/span><\/p>
These factors help improve the quality of life<\/a> for citizens in the country. In Thailand, do you think these returns are sufficient or worth the taxes paid? Let’s playfully question: Where does most of the development funded by tax money go?<\/span><\/p>
Is the care provided across Thailand equal?<\/span><\/p>
Is the quality of life for all Thai people the same?<\/span><\/p>
Ah! I want to sigh deeply a hundred times with the answers in my mind… For citizens in the country, once they pay taxes, their expectations of what they will receive in return are naturally high. Everyone wants: - A better quality of life<\/span><\/p>
- Good public goods and services<\/span><\/p>
- Quality education<\/span><\/p>
- Complete safety in life<\/span><\/p>
Yes, it’s normal to have expectations, but when the returns may not meet those expectations, it leads to feelings that the taxes paid<\/a> are not worth it at all. Additionally, some budget allocations may not please many people. It must also be acknowledged that in many cases, those allocating the budget do not clarify or explain to the public before using tax money on various projects, resulting in backlash or dissatisfaction later on. Thus, regarding tax payments, both payers must pay in full and on time, and those allocating tax money must use tax money to develop the country<\/a> transparently, genuinely benefiting the country. This way, every taxpayer will feel pleased to pay taxes for the true development of their homeland. Thank you for the information from Pantip<\/a> / impots-dz.org / rabbitfinance.com<\/strong><\/p>
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Why Don’t People Want to Pay Taxes?<\/span><\/h2>
The Benefits Don’t Justify the Taxes Paid<\/span><\/h3>
Corruption Among Officials with Tax Money<\/span><\/h3>
Low Income and High Expenses<\/span><\/h3>
Disagreement with How Tax Money is Used<\/span><\/h3>
Reluctance to Spend Money<\/span><\/h3>
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Taxes or Leeches: What You Pay vs. What You Get Back<\/span><\/h2>
Expectations of Taxpayers<\/span><\/h2>
