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No easy matter finding right mix of tax tools to achieve S'pore's objectives
Beyond shoring up revenue, tax system has to consider issues like rising inequality
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A lot of ink has been spilled discussing the potential taxes in the upcoming Budget and what it could mean to the average Singaporean.
Given that inflation is of concern, with rising Electronic Road Pricing rates, utility bills and taxi fees, there is understandable consternation about the inflationary impact of the tax changes that Finance Minister Lawrence Wong is expected to unveil on Friday.
