More tax rises (including in VAT, now at only 9%) seem bound to follow.

更多的增税也会接踵而至，其中包括了增值税（目前仅在9%）。

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But any such tax shelter is bound to be exploited by the wealthy, which means it can grow into a very large annual subsidy.

然而，任何这类税收减免势必会为富人所用，成为一项庞大的年度补贴。

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I confirm my application for "Happy Tax" Program. I have read and understood the terms and conditions attached and I agree to be bound by them.

本人确认“开心交税”计划之申请。本人已阅读及明白本表格附页之条款及细则并同意受其约束。

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Third, a carbon tax is bound to become more punitive over time, stifling growth and job creation, and not only because green groups would continually lobby to increase the tax.

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And all it needs to fulfill it is modest extra public spending on tax officials, who are bound, just about anywhere--even in Greece--to collect much more in tax than they cost to employ.

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But any such tax shelter is bound to be exploited by the wealthy, which means it can grow into a very large annual subsidy.

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