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Old 10-06-2016, 04:07 AM   #116
MikeB1972
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
I would hazard a guess that the overwhelming majority of British people know what the rate of VAT is. It's common knowledge. After all, it's just one number, not like these places which have innumerable different rates of sales tax.
Well 20%, 5% or 0% depending on the item.

Who knew child car seats were 5% tax?

Also special taxes, cigs, alcohol, petrol (nearly 60% of petrol prices are tax at the moment).

Last edited by MikeB1972; 10-06-2016 at 04:12 AM. Reason: forgot special taxes
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