Abbas Aragon, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, should be accountable for where these taxes are being spent.
Abbas Aragon, an economic activist and member of the Chamber of Commerce, expressed concerns about the negative impact of high taxes on economic growth. He stated that considering the current income level, increasing taxes will not only fail to promote growth but also reduce government revenue.
Given the high cost of living expenses compared to salaries and wages, increasing taxes will only burden the vulnerable class. It is important for people to participate in the tax discussion, and taxes should be valued. However, taxes must be fair and equitable at all levels, meaning that all people should transparently and fairly contribute to taxes.
He emphasized that taxes are not a one-way street, and tax recipients must provide proper services to the people. The government should be accountable for taxes and explain where they are being spent. On the other hand, it should reduce its own expenses to provide better services.
If taxes are not proportional to the payments and the quality of services, it can also lead to youth migration.
