The perverse effects of tax measures
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With Quebec’s new provincial budget coming soon, it is worth questioning the nature and effectiveness of tax measures applied by the government. As usual, the budget is sure to contain a series of new tax measures aimed at meeting various political goals. Our elected representatives may need reminding that intentions and results do not always coincide: caution is called for when government actions rely on tinkering with taxation.
Links of interest
Media Release: Regional support: look out for the perverse effects of tax measures