AdamSmith Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 If this was in the U.S., I would put it in the Politics forum. But since it's just Old Europe... Cash-strapped city turns to sex tax A city in Germany, strapped with a 100 million euro (or $133 million) deficit, has taken a novel approach to fixing it: taxing sex, according to Reuters. The city of Dortmund has introduced a day tax on prostitutes to help close its budget gap. "The new 'pleasure tax' requires prostitutes in Dortmund to purchase a 6 euro 'day ticket' for each day they work, or face a potential fine," the Reuters report said. "The city estimates that the new tax will add some 750,000 euros [about $1 million] to its coffers each year." The city of Dortmund, Germany, estimates a "pleasure tax" bring in 750,000 euros a year, Reuters reports. http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/15/political.circus/index.html?iref=obinsite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RA1 Posted January 6, 2011 Members Share Posted January 6, 2011 AS- You are determined to get to 25 posts and "gold" status, aren't you? Best regards, RA1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyOz Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Adam, I think this "tax" might be a boom if every enacted in USA. But, does the tax include "time and companionship only"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
