Post by malloc on Oct 22, 2020 18:31:28 GMT -5
La Repubblica Federale di Amali
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Taxation in the Republic
Amali levies a few separate taxes against citizens, goods, etc. It is illegal for States and Municipalities to levy income taxes against its citizens; likewise, it is illegal for the federal government to levy property taxes on citizens. The following taxes are currently in effect in the territory of Amali:
- Income Tax
- Value-Added Tax (VAT)
- Capital Gains Tax
- Corporate Income Tax
- Social Security Contributions
- Import Tariffs
Income Tax
Amali levies a simple progressive income tax on its citizens, with the highest tax bracket being 45% at more than A$246,450 for singles and A$304,330 for families.
| Single or Married Filing Separately | Head of Household | Married Filing Jointly or Qualified Widow | Percentage |
| 0 - 5,000 | 0 - 8,670 | 0 - 11,230 | 0% |
| 5,001 - 23,450 | 8,671 - 29,490 | 11,231 - 51,300 | 10% |
| 23,451 - 50,050 | 29,491 - 57,840 | 51,301 - 102,340 | 15% |
| 50,051 - 98,890 | 57,841 - 105,330 | 102,341 - 199,890 | 22% |
| 98,891 - 187,430 | 105,331 - 180,930 | 199,891 - 266,780 | 32% |
| 187,341 - 246,450 | 180,931 - 289,470 | 266,781 - 304,330 | 40% |
| 246,451 - 298,000 | 289,471+ | 304,331+ | 45% |
Value-Added Tax
Amali levies a Value-Added Tax against goods and services in its territories. This tax does not apply to goods labeled essential (groceries, over-the-counter treatments, etc).
Amali levies a Value-Added Tax against goods and services in its territories. This tax does not apply to goods labeled essential (groceries, over-the-counter treatments, etc).
| Good Type | Example(s) | VAT Tax Percentage |
| Essential Goods | Groceries, medicine | 0% |
| Cosmetics | Makeup, wigs, haircuts | 12% |
| Pleasure Products | X | 18% |
| Sex Protection | Condoms | 2% |
| Clothing (Casual) | T-Shirts, Jeans | 13.5% |
| Clothing (Formal) | Suits, dresses | 16.5% |
| Luxury Goods | Yachts | 35% |
| Sin Tax | Gambling, alcohol | 4% |
Capital Gains Tax
Amali levies a simple tax against Capital Gains. Those who make over A$150,000 in capital gains must pay a 13% tax on it, with those making under that amount paying an 5% tax.
Amali levies a simple tax against Capital Gains. Those who make over A$150,000 in capital gains must pay a 13% tax on it, with those making under that amount paying an 5% tax.
Corporate Income Tax
Amali levies income taxes against corporations in levels. If a company makes A$230,000 one year, then A$550,000 the next, they fall under one bracket. Tax credits are awarded for proper usage/disposal/reuse of materials. Tax credits are also awarded to new independent companies that are starting up to allow them the ability to grow and compete against the established competition. The highest tax bracket is at 43%.
Amali levies income taxes against corporations in levels. If a company makes A$230,000 one year, then A$550,000 the next, they fall under one bracket. Tax credits are awarded for proper usage/disposal/reuse of materials. Tax credits are also awarded to new independent companies that are starting up to allow them the ability to grow and compete against the established competition. The highest tax bracket is at 43%.
| Income Bracket | Percentage |
| 100,000 - 250,000 | 13% |
| 250,001 - 530,000 | 24% |
| 530,000 - 850,000 | 33% |
| 850,001 - 1,330,000 | 38% |
| 1,330,001+ | 43% |
Laws Regarding Minors
The age of consent is federally set at seventeen (17), however, individual states can vary from the federal limits. Some states have Romeo and Juliette laws pertaining to specific instances. However, regardless of existing laws at the state level, owning/possessing lewd or nude pictures of those under the age of majority, federally recognized as eighteen (18), is illegal. Individuals that possess such content are committing a federal crime, and will be processed to the fullest extent of the law.
Possession of Minor Pornography
Min. 20 year sentence, maximum 150 years
Distribution of Minor Pornography
Min. 50 year sentence
Participation in Creation of Minor Pornography
Min. life sentence
Min. life sentence
Soliciting Lewd Pictures of Minors
Min. 10 year sentence, maximum 25 years
The age of majority, or the age of adulthood, is 18 regardless of state laws. In order to obtain full rights, as of Obsillia 1850, individuals must pass the Amalian Immigration Test.
Healthcare in the Republic
The Federal Government provides basic healthcare to its citizens, taking care of emergency surgeries, check-ups, etc. Private healthcare options do exist to allow individuals access to more advanced and cutting edge forms of healthcare. Federal healthcare receives a combined set of funding from the corporate contributions/taxes (50%), VAT (40%), income (5%), and capital gains (5%) taxes. Cosmetic surgeries, while not advanced or wide-spread, are not covered under the federal government's purview.
It is illegal for ambulance rides to cost money to individuals. Hospitals must provide services to patients regardless of income, as per federal law and the Hippocratic Oath.
Prison Operations in the Republic
Prisons are focused primarily on rehabilitation for criminals deemed recoverable. Several facilities exist to house those who are deemed to dangerous for society, primarily in the sparsely populated northwestern region to discourage escape attempts. Private prisons are illegal as of the current legislation.
Prisons are focused primarily on rehabilitation for criminals deemed recoverable. Several facilities exist to house those who are deemed to dangerous for society, primarily in the sparsely populated northwestern region to discourage escape attempts. Private prisons are illegal as of the current legislation.
Death Penalty in the Republic
The Republic of Amali has no laws against or for the death penalty federally. Individual states have requirements surrounding how the death penalty is decided upon.
Slavery in the Republic
All forms of slavery are illegal under the constitution of Amali.
The Republic of Amali has no laws against or for the death penalty federally. Individual states have requirements surrounding how the death penalty is decided upon.
Slavery in the Republic
All forms of slavery are illegal under the constitution of Amali.