AdamSmith Posted January 6, 2011 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
Members RA1 Posted January 6, 2011 Members Posted January 6, 2011 AS- You are determined to get to 25 posts and "gold" status, aren't you? Best regards, RA1 Quote
TotallyOz Posted January 7, 2011 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
