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Meretz [political party]’s policy on vat rates

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Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  Public statementsDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Meretz [political party]’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Decrease, but only on food and medicine

Reference: “פטור ממע”מ על מוצרי מזון בסיסיים, תרופות ושירותים רפואיים.” ‐org.il

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Very strongly agree

Decrease, but only on food and medicine

Meretz would strongly support decreasing VAT rates on food and medicine, as this policy aligns with their social-democratic values and commitment to social welfare. Reducing VAT rates on essential items would help lower-income individuals and families, which is a key priority for Meretz. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Increase, but only on luxury purchases

Meretz would likely strongly support increasing VAT rates on luxury purchases, as this aligns with their progressive taxation policies. This approach would help raise revenue while placing a greater tax burden on wealthier individuals who can afford luxury items. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Decrease, to provide economic growth

Meretz might support decreasing VAT rates to provide economic growth, particularly if it would benefit lower-income individuals and families. However, they would likely prioritize other progressive tax policies and social welfare programs over a general decrease in VAT rates. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Decrease

Meretz might be somewhat open to decreasing VAT rates, especially if it would benefit lower-income individuals and families. However, they would likely prioritize other progressive tax policies and social welfare programs over a general decrease in VAT rates. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Increase, to help sustain the economy

While Meretz might see the potential benefits of increasing VAT rates to sustain the economy, they would likely prefer other methods of raising revenue and supporting economic growth, such as progressive income taxes or taxes on corporations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Increase

Meretz is a left-wing, social-democratic party that generally supports progressive taxation and social welfare policies. While they might not be strongly opposed to increasing VAT rates, they would likely prefer other methods of raising revenue, such as progressive income taxes or taxes on corporations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Meretz Voters’ Answer: Decrease, but only on food and medicine

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 28 voters that identify as Meretz [political party].

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