My concern over the VAT is that it becomes, or can become, hidden from the general public. An income tax is seen by everyone. The general public doesn’t really understand the VAT and governments know this very well. As an example, when you purchase an airconditioner for your home, a Vat tax is hidden in the price. Therefore the public doesn’t know exactly how much of the price is a VAT tax. That concerns me.
By law retailers have to include VAT on receipts, and on their advertising.