Why is the Salaried class paying more taxes?
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the burden of increased taxes on individuals in Pakistan, particularly those working for multinationals, banks, or other companies. It contrasts the situation with India, highlighting the lower tax collection efficiency in Pakistan's provinces compared to Indian states. The script points out the irony of Pakistan's Punjab province, which despite having a significant revenue authority, contributes a meager amount to the federal tax collection. It also mentions the higher tax collections by entities like the New Delhi Municipal Corporation and the Uddisa state in India, emphasizing the need for tax reforms and efficient tax collection to alleviate the tax burden on citizens.
Takeaways
- ЁЯШг The speaker feels a heavy tax burden due to the economic conditions in Pakistan.
- ЁЯТ╝ Post the last budget, there's been an increase in taxes for those working in multinationals, banks, or other companies.
- ЁЯУЙ Provincial tax collection in Pakistan is significantly lower compared to India, with only 85% collection versus approximately 35% in India.
- ЁЯПЖ Haryana, a state in India, collects 87% of its tax revenue and contributes only 13% to the central government, while Punjab, the largest province in Pakistan, needs 88.1% of its revenue for itself.
- ЁЯЪА The revenue authority in Punjab, Pakistan, collected 240 billion rupees in a fiscal year, whereas the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, with half the population, collected over 3500 billion rupees.
- ЁЯПЩя╕П The New Delhi Municipal Corporation collected over 126 billion Pakistani rupees in taxes and fees in a fiscal year.
- ЁЯУЙ Despite the 18th amendment granting more autonomy, provinces in Pakistan are not performing well in tax collection.
- ЁЯТ╕ The speaker suggests that the central government relies heavily on the provinces for tax revenue, which is not being collected efficiently.
- ЁЯУИ There's a call for increasing direct taxes on agriculture income, which is a significant move under IMF pressure.
- ЁЯПа The speaker metaphorically compares Pakistan to a household where the father is burdened with debt due to his actions, and the younger generation prefers to ask for money instead of working.
Q & A
Why does the speaker feel that salaried employees are unfairly taxed?
-The speaker believes salaried employees are unfairly taxed because despite contributing significantly, provinces are not collecting sufficient taxes from other sources like agricultural income.
What is the tax collection issue in Pakistani provinces, according to the video?
-Pakistani provinces are not serious about collecting taxes, relying heavily on federal funds instead of generating their own revenue, despite having the authority after the 18th amendment.
How does Punjab's tax revenue compare with that of the Indian state of Odisha?
-Punjab collects only 240 billion Pakistani rupees, whereas Odisha, with a third of PunjabтАЩs population, collects over 3,500 billion Pakistani rupees, 14.5 times more.
What is the comparison between Pakistan's provinces and Indian states in terms of tax collection?
-Pakistani provinces contribute only 8.5% to total tax collection, while Indian states like Haryana collect 87% of their own tax revenue and depend less on federal funds.
Why do the speaker's comparisons focus on Indian states like Haryana and Odisha?
-The speaker uses these comparisons to highlight how even less populous and less wealthy Indian states outperform Pakistani provinces in terms of tax collection and self-sufficiency.
What is the role of the 18th amendment in PakistanтАЩs provincial tax collection?
-The 18th amendment gave more powers to the provinces, including tax collection responsibilities, but provinces have not effectively utilized these powers to generate significant revenue.
What is the significance of agricultural income tax in this discussion?
-Agricultural income tax, which is under provincial jurisdiction, remains underutilized despite provinces having the legal framework to collect it. For example, Sindh barely collects any tax from its large agricultural sector.
Why does the speaker criticize provincial governments in Pakistan?
-The speaker criticizes provincial governments for not taking responsibility for generating revenue through tax collection and instead depending on federal support.
How does the speaker describe the relationship between the federal government and provinces in Pakistan?
-The speaker compares the relationship to a household where the father is in debt, and the grown sons demand more money without contributing to the household, reflecting the provincesтАЩ dependence on federal funds.
What does the speaker suggest is the future of Pakistan if the current tax collection system remains unchanged?
-The speaker suggests that if provinces continue relying on federal funds without generating their own revenue, Pakistan will face an uncertain and potentially bleak future, with many attempting to escape the 'sinking ship.'
Outlines
ЁЯУК Tax Burden and Economic Struggles in Pakistan
The paragraph discusses the increased tax burden on individuals in Pakistan, particularly those working for multinationals, banks, or other companies. It highlights the contrast between the tax collection efficiency of Pakistan and India, with Pakistan's provinces only managing to collect 85% of their tax revenue compared to India's 35%. The speaker points out the irony that despite being a province with a significant population, Punjab in Pakistan struggles to meet its tax obligations to the federal government, collecting only тВ╣1 in tax for every тВ╣1 of income. The paragraph also compares the tax collection capabilities of the Indian state of Haryana and the city of Ujjain to that of Punjab, showing a stark difference in economic performance and tax collection. The speaker concludes by suggesting that the tax burden on individuals is high because the government is not effectively collecting taxes from businesses and the wealthy, leading to a situation where the common people bear the brunt of the tax collection shortfall.
Mindmap
Keywords
ЁЯТбTaxes
ЁЯТбMultinationals
ЁЯТбBudget
ЁЯТбProvincial Taxes
ЁЯТбEconomic Survey
ЁЯТбRevenue Authority
ЁЯТбTax Collection Efficiency
ЁЯТбIMF
ЁЯТбTax to GDP Ratio
ЁЯТбIndirect Taxes
ЁЯТбDebt Burden
Highlights
The tax burden on individuals in Pakistan has increased due to the economic challenges faced by the country.
Multinationals and banks contribute less to tax revenue, shifting the burden onto individuals.
Provincial tax collection in Pakistan is significantly lower compared to India, with only 85% collection versus India's 35%.
Haryana, a state in India, collects 87% of its tax revenue and contributes only 13% to the central government.
Punjab, the largest province in Pakistan, has a tax requirement of 88.1% of its own revenue, indicating a heavy reliance on central assistance.
The revenue authority in Punjab collected 240 billion rupees in the fiscal year, a stark contrast to the collections in Indian states.
Uttar Pradesh, a state in India with half the population of Punjab, collected over 3500 billion rupees, 14.5 times more than Punjab.
The New Delhi Municipal Corporation collected 126 billion rupees in taxes and fees, highlighting the disparity in revenue collection.
Despite the 18th amendment granting more fiscal autonomy, provinces in Pakistan struggle to collect taxes efficiently.
Sindh, a province in Pakistan, fails to collect even one billion rupees in tax revenue on its own, despite having a standing army.
The central government in Pakistan collects 375 billion in taxes from salaried individuals.
The IMF's pressure has led to an increase in indirect taxes, which disproportionately affects the general public.
The actual income of the people is not increasing despite the increase in indirect tax percentages.
Pakistan is likened to a household where the father is burdened with debt due to his actions, and the children demand money from him instead of working.
The video suggests that every sensible person should try to escape from this sinking ship, referring to the economic situation in Pakistan.
Transcripts
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