[Tangsen]

It is complicating when gst is exempted for rice, sugar, flour, salt and other items, it is difficult to know where to stop as the list can go long.....

Just necessary essential like 
Rice
Cooking oil
Eggs
Salt
Sugar
Thats all for a start

[Scythian]

Just necessary essential like 
Rice
Cooking oil
Eggs
Salt
Sugar
Thats all for a start

When Govt needs $$$ there's little sympathy

[Scythian]

When Govt needs $$$ there's little sympathy

Legalised Extortion

[RiseofAsia]

It is a good suggestion, but I think our govt. will deemed it too troublesome.....

Troublesome is not an excuse.
Do they feel troublesome to collect more taxes?

[Scythian]

Troublesome is not an excuse.
Do they feel troublesome to collect more taxes?

Agreed

Collecting $$$ so easy

Others, just give excuses

[Tangsen]

When Govt needs $$$ there's little sympathy

Like that when erection come we must show little sympathy too

[surfer]

They will not get my vote in the next GE. It’s a double whammy. Already increases in utilities, costs of food , medical and transportation. On top of that you will be paying taxes for the already increase of basic costs.

[debono]

Just necessary essential like 
Rice
Cooking oil
Eggs
Salt
Sugar
Thats all for a start

OK, you have given some essential necessities, which for a start is beneficial to those especially in the poor category....

[debono]

They will not get my vote in the next GE. It’s a double whammy. Already increases in utilities, costs of food , medical and transportation. On top of that you will be paying taxes for the already increase of basic costs.

I concur with your findings......

[SGSeniorCitizen1952]

Yes. these items should be GST free.

[Scythian]

They will not get my vote in the next GE. It’s a double whammy. Already increases in utilities, costs of food , medical and transportation. On top of that you will be paying taxes for the already increase of basic costs.

B4 Water rates hike

$100 @ ,7% GST = $7.00

After 30% increased 1 July 2017

$130 @ 7%GST = $9.10

Next hike to ,9% GST
$130 @ 9% GST = $11.70

Same water usage since 2017
You paid $4.70 GST more = 67.14% GST

[debono]

B4 Water rates hike

$100 @ ,7% GST = $7.00

After 30% increased 1 July 2017

$130 @ 7%GST = $9.10

Next hike to ,9% GST
$130 @ 9% GST = $11.70

Same water usage since 2017
You paid $4.70 GST more = 67.14% GST

A good math answer.......

[lvlrsSTI]

Yes. these items should be GST free.

Many countries let essential goods & services exempted from GST, even India is doing that, why Spore doesn’t?

[Scythian]

Many countries let essential goods & services exempted from GST, even India is doing that, why Spore doesn’t?

Govt is like Dracula

[debono]

Govt is like Dracula

A blood sucking moron......?

[webinarian]

This GST hike is better for lower income earners than first 3% GST introduction.

A GST hike to 12% in 2022 not only good but better for lower income earners.

The Govt will tell you why? 
Just wait.

Blind followers of gov.   

Why you can't tell the good of increase GST and started a thread for what?  

.

[Cmpunk]

Most angry part is that they give you all this vouchers just because want to increase GST

[webinarian]

This GST hike is better for lower income earners than first 3% GST introduction.

A GST hike to 12% in 2022 not only good but better for lower income earners.

The Govt will tell you why? 
Just wait.

"The Govt will tell you why."   

It's like saying "getting covid is good for you". Gov will tell you why?

You accept?
.

[lvlrsSTI]

Most angry part is that they give you all this vouchers just because want to increase GST

People are so happy to collect vouchers of $100 but fail to realize they will be paying more for the goods and services.

Ask garment no need to give GST vouchers anymore, no use one, just exempt all the essential goods from GST will do…but will they do that?

[Scythian]

Blind followers of gov.   

Why you can't tell the good of increase GST and started a thread for what?  

.

Unfortunately, PM Lee has not yet spoken @ UN Assembly as to why Singapore GST was good for low income earners in 1 April 1994,?

Other countries can learn from Singapore.

[maxsanic]

This GST hike is better for lower income earners than first 3% GST introduction.

A GST hike to 12% in 2022 not only good but better for lower income earners.

The Govt will tell you why? 
Just wait.

The correct version is GST + recurring GST voucher / U-save can potentially be better for lower income earners. Whether it is net beneficial to you depends on the relative amounts between GST and voucher / U-save eligibility as well as your own regular spending pattern.

Important thing is to do you own calculations and not just rely on PAP propaganda that it's good or dismiss it as definitely bad just because you distrust PAP.

[Scythian]

"The Govt will tell you why."   

It's like saying "getting covid is good for you". Gov will tell you why?

You accept?
.

Singapore leaders proven once B4 when GST 3% was first implemented on 1 April 1994.

"GST is good for lower income earners"

And today, they will be able to prove again that next GST hike will be better for lower income earners.

Just be patient

[debono]

People are so happy to collect vouchers of $100 but fail to realize they will be paying more for the goods and services.

Ask garment no need to give GST vouchers anymore, no use one, just exempt all the essential goods from GST will do…but will they do that?

If only garment will exempt all essential goods and services from GST, then there is not need for garment to give out GST vouchers....

[Scythian]

"The Govt will tell you why."   

It's like saying "getting covid is good for you". Gov will tell you why?

You accept?
.

Since 1 April 1994, no one questioned SG leaders about GST hike.

All commoners accepted GST over past 17 years, without any question.

[Tangsen]

People are so happy to collect vouchers of $100 but fail to realize they will be paying more for the goods and services.

Ask garment no need to give GST vouchers anymore, no use one, just exempt all the essential goods from GST will do…but will they do that?

Take the chicken wings later kenna taken whole chicken back. Dun take the chicken wings ….. they also take the whole chicken.
So I ask you, you take the chicken wings or not?

[lvlrsSTI]

Take the chicken wings later kenna taken whole chicken back. Dun take the chicken wings ….. they also take the whole chicken.
So I ask you, you take the chicken wings or not?

It is not about chicken or chicken wings, as you know most Sinkies are cheapskate, only want freebies yet fail to see the whole picture.

[Galilo_l]

Don't buy unnecessarily... today bought 3 pairs of socks @$2.90 in bargain shop 

[Scythian]

Don't buy unnecessarily... today bought 3 pairs of socks @$2.90 in bargain shop 

Good for those with cold feet

Logical

[Tangsen]

It is not about chicken or chicken wings, as you know most Sinkies are cheapskate, only want freebies yet fail to see the whole picture.

They saw but some feel hopeless seeing the whole picture.
I saw, I took, I spent, I happy and I voted and will vote for any opposition 
I love freebies especially from the white country selling thieves

[debono]

Don't buy unnecessarily... today bought 3 pairs of socks @$2.90 in bargain shop 

Was the 7% GST included in your purchase @$2.90....