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[–] MisterFrog@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

I actually wish I could do this in Australia, for the reasons you mention (from a self-interested point of view).

I'm glad tax witholding is mandatory here though, because the government has to pay for stuff throughout the year, on services which we all benefit.

And it reduces the number of people who have illogical emotional reactions on having to pay taxes. (Much less resistance when you get a touch back, than have to pay more)

We do also pay taxes for stupid shit, like our tribute of $300 B AUD to the US for submarines. But alas, such is government spending. We can't all agree what's actually good.