CA and NY. They lead the way. Those states that like to mock them are just moving slower.

Yes, its all progressive tax on the income tax side in Europe, so the theft happens mostly on the top incomes.

VAT is shitty in EU for anything deemed luxury. Soft drinks are luxury in most countries but depending on where you are, so are many lactose free milk replacements.

I took CA as an example but you are right that the profile is not exclusive at all.

optimism

the amount of taxes you pay in CA isn't much different from what you'd pay in EU/EEC member states with advanced economies.

Hmm, not sure about that. Where are you getting that. Do most EU member states have progressive tax rates as we do here? Your income level makes a massive difference here.

And are you calculating total tax and fees in the EU including VAT and licensing fees. Not saying California has low taxes but many people are clueless about how comparable it is with other states depending on your income level.

A few years ago I did a comparison for myself regarding my cost of living in about 5 US states and was suprised by how comparable some states were to California on the tax/fee front. Most people read articles that generalize and go off that. Fine for a general idea but the devil is in the details.

I say this not to defend the dysfunctional state of California but rather to correct a misperception that other state don't have absurd states wasting resources as well. Its just easy to mock California vs admit your own home is not far behind it. Well on its way to being dysfunctional.

Politics_And_Law

Switzerland will likely vote on a 10 million population cap this year

BlokchainB

>  the amount of taxes you pay in CA isn't much different from what you'd pay in EU/EEC member states with advanced economies.

Hmm, not sure about that. Where are you getting that. Do most EU member states have progressive tax rates as we do here? Your income level makes a massive difference here. 

And are you calculating total tax and fees in the EU including VAT and licensing fees. Not saying California has low taxes but many people are clueless about how comparable it is with other states depending on your income level. 

A few years ago I did a comparison for myself regarding my cost of living in about 5 US states and was suprised by how comparable some states were to California on the tax/fee front. Most people read articles that generalize and go off that. Fine for a general idea but the devil is in the details. 

I say this not to defend the dysfunctional state of California but rather to correct a misperception that other state don't have absurd states wasting resources as well. Its just easy to mock California vs admit your own home is not far behind it. Well on its way to being dysfunctional.