We pay, they party.
We have a free and democratic society, but each year, political parties rake in approximately $30 million from the Vote Tax. The current annual allowance, adjusted for inflation, is $2.004 per valid vote ($1.75 x 1.145). This annual allowance is paid in quarterly installments. The Vote Tax is "in addition to" the 60% of election expenses candidates is reimbursed and the 50% of election expenses parties are reimbursed after an election, courtesy of you and me. Then there’s the charitable tax credits given to political parties far in excess of legitimate charities according the Canadian Taxpayer Federation. We pay, they party.
We have a free and democratic society, but each year, political parties rake in approximately $30 million from the Vote Tax. The current annual allowance, adjusted for inflation, is $2.004 per valid vote ($1.75 x 1.145). This annual allowance is paid in quarterly installments. The Vote Tax is "in addition to" the 60% of election expenses candidates is reimbursed and the 50% of election expenses parties are reimbursed after an election, courtesy of you and me. Then there’s the charitable tax credits given to political parties far in excess of legitimate charities according the Canadian Taxpayer Federation. We pay, they party.