“Why punish people for being unmarried?” : MP Sushila Thing
Nepali Congress MP Sushila Thing raises concerns over higher tax rates on unmarried individuals in Nepal, calling for policy reform.
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Kathmandu: In a recent parliamentary session, Nepali Congress MP Sushila Thing raised concerns about Nepal’s tax policy. The policy charges unmarried individuals higher income tax than married taxpayers. She questioned why the government punishes people for their marital status. She urged the government to change and make the tax system fairer.
MP Thing explained that the law defines family as parents, children, spouses, and extended relatives. When parents pass away, unmarried individuals often have no recognized family. This situation makes them vulnerable. Instead of helping these individuals, the state burdens them with heavier taxes.
“Why punish people for being unmarried?” MP Thing asked. She demanded that the government end this unfair tax discrimination. She wants all citizens to pay taxes equally, regardless of marital status.
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