TheSameCat on Nostr: This checks out with some of the research I've been doing. Here are a few sources for ...

This checks out with some of the research I've been doing. Here are a few sources for any doubters out there:

https://taxfoundation.org/top-personal-income-tax-rates-europe-2022/

The wiki page lists both top and bottom rates (most income taxes are progessive) *and* lists the VAT. Belgium's highest rate is 79.5% right now.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_tax_rates

Following you, and sent a zap.