2006-08-07 02:14:37 · 20 answers · asked by stickyricky 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I remember paying sales tax when I was around 4 Do you really think I was qualified to vote then?
2006-08-07 02:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by zara01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pay tax flower cos you are earning and me and thousands before you did and continue to do so too.
As for not being an adult ...for that you'd have to wait until you are 18 or 21 or 22 depending what your expectations were and what you intended to do as an adult!
Although at 16 you can smoke, buy a lottery ticket, and have sex with a consenting female of the same age or older (if she'll let you)...or a sexual relationship with another male!
2006-08-07 14:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by lippz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question! Most likely it comes from the thought that because you are young and don't have as much experience with the world yet, you may not vote with full understanding of the issues at stake, etc. However, I'm not sure all adults vote with the seriousness that is warranted, and if the gov't is going to hold you as responsible citizens, as far as traffic and other laws, then they should have some responsibility to make sure you are represented in your government...no taxation without representation, right? Maybe they feel that as a minor you are adequately represented by your parents voting choices.
2006-08-07 09:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by Joy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody, everywhere, pays sales tax and value added tax and excise tax and any other applicable taxes on purchases . . . from birth.
Income tax and social security (or similar tax) is due on earned income (for kids that's mainly acting and modeling, until they're old enough to work legally; in the USA there's a special rule for newspaper delivering). "Unearned income" for kids will include interest on savings from work, but will mostly consist of interest, dividends and capital gains on gifts. (In some countries, children under school-leaving age and retired persons do not have to pay social security tax. In the USA they do. It's a true "tax", not a pension contribution and social security pensions are welfare benefits, but that's another story beyond the scope of this Q&A.)
In the USA, unearned income of children under 14 is taxed at their parents' rate, and may be declared on the parents' tax returns.
It's not clear what direct taxes have to do with voting. Aliens, legal or illegal, have to pay taxes too, and they can't vote.
The Boston Tea Party concerned import duties or excise tax. And King George III was irrational in making an issue out of it: see Barbara Tuchman, "The March of Folly"
2006-08-07 09:26:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sticky,
This question seems somewhat rhetorical. Is your issue with the "taxation without representation" question? I think one of the reasons that 16-year olds (or any child) can be taxed is that individuals often tried to transfer massive incomes to their sons / daughters to avoid taxation.
Since most people under 21 (or even higher) don't make the standard deduction, taxation of younger ages seems to be useless as a revenue earning device, therefore I suggest that the above reason is why they can be taxed.
-j.
2006-08-07 09:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by classical123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tax is based on income.. not age. It applies to all. If you make less than a certain amount, you do not have to file or pay income tax. If you own a house, you will pay property taxes, but very few children actually own that sort of property.
2006-08-07 09:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by blackfangz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are old enough to work and pay tax to fund the benefits of a civilised society, but still not mature enough to have a say in how that society is governed. I would make it 21 before u can vote.
2006-08-07 14:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Allasse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money Matter, government get money from the early age of 16 as Tax payment but in the case of voting they wont get any money.:))
2006-08-07 09:40:29 · answer #8 · answered by Jatin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, at 16, you will get 98%-100% of your taxes back , but they want more time to mess with your head to their advantage before you can presumably make a decision on your own, that they have pre-programed into you.
2006-08-07 09:23:17 · answer #9 · answered by Kathy H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand a lot of stuff like that. I guess the government wants your money as soon as they think they can possibly get it.
I also don't get how at 18 a person can go fight for their country but they can't legally buy a beer.
2006-08-07 09:19:11 · answer #10 · answered by classic_tigger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋