On Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:17 -0300, "Gerhard Fiedler" wrote: > Would you please explain why you think that a VAT system is less=20 > business-friendly than a (typical) USA-style sales tax system?=20 No, let's not. This is not a forum for comparative government. Thanks, Bob --=20 http://www.fastmail.fm - A fast, anti-spam email service. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .