FMF NEWSLETTER 18 MAY 2017
Dear friend of the FMF
This week’s feature article serves as a primer for Tax Freedom Day 2017; what it means, how it is calculated and the implications thereof. Garth Ziestman provides an in-depth look at the facts and figures behind this year’s Tax Freedom Day, as well its history and what the date tells us about the government’s reach into our lives. Garth also supplies a glimpse into what we get from the government in exchange for giving them our hard-earned money.
Countdown to Tax Freedom Day 2017 – GARTH ZIETSMAN
When will Tax Freedom Day 2017 fall? Watch this space!
Tax Freedom Day is the day after South Africans have worked enough days in the year to earn as much as they need to pay their taxes. Heads up: Tax Freedom Day 2017 is equal to being the second worst in South African history.
Tax Freedom Day is calculated by dividing general government revenue by GDP for a calendar year, applying this fraction to the number of days in a year, and adding a day. General government revenues and GDP at market prices were obtained from the Reserve Bank Quarterly.
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