Nope. They got 26400 worth of stuff. And they had to pay tax on it, just like now - that's why they say "tax inclusive".
Supposing I had a 23% fed effective tax rate, my 26,400 in spending would've been 20,328 goods and 6072 tax. What's 20328 + 6072? Why it's 26400!
There is no difference between today's 23% income tax and a 23% nrst with respect to purchasing power. You somehow think that the income tax does not reduce purchasing power?!
Nope. They got 26400 worth of stuff. And they had to pay tax on it, just like now - that's why they say "tax inclusive".So do their "necessities" cost $26,400 with tax or $26,400 without tax?