Flat Rate

Flat Rate Tax : Lessons From Hong Kong
As the name suggests, flat rate tax is a system of tax where a pre determined fix tax rate is levied on the income and profits. Still, it is a controversial system that has its opponents. An example of a tax rate includes a scenario where everyone pays a 25 percent tax on the profits irrespective of the amount of profit.
Those opposing a flat tax system argue that the flat rate doesn’t differentiate between the rich and the poor. It should be noticed that it is far easier for a rich person to pay the 25 percent of their income and maintain a healthy lifestyle in comparison to a poor who will be hard-hit by dispersing the quarter of his pay check. Just for the same reasons many nations in the world have adopted a flat tax system but with certain restrictions.
Hong Kong - Case Study
The prime example of such a nation is Hong Kong. Hong Kong applied steeply progressive rates on the salaries which make sure that a person with a fat paycheck is paying more than a blue collar worker. Various other economies in the world have taken measures to implement changes in their flat tax rate that will allow an even distribution of the profits. There are four income tax brackets in the Hong Kong, namely 2%, 8%, 14% and 20%. Due to a clearly marked tax rates, it is easier for a majority of population to understand their liabilities. That’s not it! Hong Kong also allows its citizens to keep a large portion of the income spent on charitable causes, adult care, child care and retirement savings plan. The tax system has been so successful in Hong Kong that an average citizen is not even bothered about the taxes on salaries and income. Also notice that the tax system is flexible in certain condition but is largely fixed when it comes to the corporate profits and related private spending. The corporate tax is around 17.5 percent and in some cases it is fixed at 18 percent.
Fixed Tax rate in the United States
Policy makers in the United States and some other Western countries have pointed out the fixed tax rate system of Hong Kong as a premier example of a model tax system, to follow. For example, the system allows corporations to pay the tax before paying the actual dividends. If implemented in the United States, such a process will wipe out the need for paying double taxes, once on income and other on the dividend. It is due to the long term implications of the system that few states in United States have already adopted a flat rate on household incomes.
The Hong Kong fix tax rate system is being considered by many nations including Poland and Greece. The theory is already gaining approval from the newly formed nations in the World, particularly the ex-communist regimes. It will be in the interest of nations around the world to study the Hong Kong tax system that has provided a solid foundation to the world’s premier economy for decades.
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How big are the flat rate military mail boxes?
I have read a couple of questions that mention a the flat rate military ship boxes that cost 10.95 to mail and are free from the post office? I was wondering how big these boxes are, right now i have a 17x17x12 and another one that is 18x18x15 im afraid these are going to be costly to send, and was wondering what the size of these boxes was
They are 12x12x51/2. It costs 11.95 to ship them. If you have heavy items they are well worth it even if you have to send two. Don't forget you need customs forms. Hope this helps.
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Agco White 6124 6144 Flat Rate Manual | US $9.99 | 40m |
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Agco White 6100 Series Flat Rate Manual | US $9.99 | 40m |
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Kubota Diesel Engine Flat Rate Schedule | US $7.00 | 46m |
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Yanmar BM480SB DBM480SB E Belly Mower Flat Rate Manual | US $7.00 | 51m |
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4x Eternal Witness 5th DAWN MTG Magic Flat Rate Ship | US $15.39 | 2h 10m |
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2x Leveler MIRRODIN MTG Magic Flat Rate Ship | US $6.49 | 2h 20m |
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Junk Drawer Items enough to fill a LARGE flat rate box | US $8.85 | 2h 28m |
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John Deere 4435 Combines Flat Rate manual | US $18.95 | 2h 29m |
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FORD 2345789000 TRACTOR IT FLAT RATE MANUAL | US $12.95 | 2h 42m |
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John Deere 2155 2355N Tractor Flat Rate Manual JD | US $8.95 | 3h 40m |
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3 16x1 16 COLORED RUBBER TUBING FLAT RATE SHIPPING | US $1.19 | 4h 29m |
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John Deere 743 Tree Harvester Flat Rate Manual jd | US $9.99 | 4h 30m |
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1 8x1 16 COLORED RUBBER TUBING FLAT RATE SHIPPING | US $1.09 | 4h 32m |
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1952 MOTORS FLAT RATE PARTS MANUAL 51 50 49 48 47 46 | US $39.99 | 4h 33m |
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5 16x1 16 COLORED RUBBER TUBING FLAT RATE SHIPPING | US $1.49 | 4h 36m |
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3 8x1 16 COLORED RUBBER TUBING FLAT RATE SHIPPING | US $1.69 | 4h 38m |
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1 4x1 16 COLORED RUBBER TUBING FLAT RATE SHIPPING | US $1.35 | 4h 41m |
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Chiltons 1963 Flat rate Parts Manual Pricing Guide for cars Trucks Book | US $4.00 | 5h 1m |
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Plastic Stretch Film Hand Dispenser flat rate shipping | US $38.95 | 5h 6m |
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Kubota L4610 Tractor Flat Rate Schedule Manual | US $9.99 | 5h 9m |
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Kubota RCK54 RCK60 RC72 MOWER Flat Rate Schedule Manual | US $4.99 | 5h 15m |
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Kubota LA271 LA301 LA351 LA401 LA402 Flat Rate Schedule | US $4.99 | 5h 29m |
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1959 Vintage Chiltons Flat Rate Manual 30th Year Used | US $19.95 | 5h 59m |
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Live Cushion Moss LARGE Flat Rate Box of several Pieces round oval odd shapes | US $19.99 | 7h 28m |
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Lego Legos Bulk Lot 7 Lbs Large Flat Rate Box Full Box 1 | US $31.00 | 7h 34m |
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Lego Legos Bulk Lot 7 Lbs Large Flat Rate Box Full Box 2 | US $27.00 | 7h 39m |
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1938 1947 CHEVY FORD BUICK CAD MERC OLDS PARTS BOOK FLAT RATE MANUAL | US $32.50 | 8h 17m |
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HUGE LOTFILLED FLAT RATE 1000 PLUS CARDPACKS JERSEYS | US $50.00 | 8h 21m |
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ACT OF TREASON x 4 NM MT M11 MTG Fast Flat Rate Ship | US $.99 | 8h 41m |
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VOLCANIC STREGTH x 4 NM MT M11 MTG Fast Flat Rate Ship | US $.99 | 8h 57m |
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VULSHOK BERSERKER x 4 NM MT M11 MTG Fast Flat Rate Ship | US $.99 | 8h 58m |
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ZOMBIE TOKEN x 4 NM MT M11 MTG Fast Flat Rate Shipping | US $.99 | 8h 58m |
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PAIR OF VINTAGE OLIVER SHOP SERVICE FLAT RATE MANUALS IMPLEMENT TRACTOR | US $21.00 | 9h 49m |
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STAINED GLASS BOX SCRAP LARGER SIZES Small Flat Rate Box 5 X 8 Average | US $1.25 | 9h 50m |
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STAINED GLASS BOX SCRAP LARGER SIZES Small Flat Rate Box 5 X 8 Average LOT 2 | US $.99 | 10h 12m |




































































































